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Superturnier · 01-22-2012, 02:16 PM

I usually try to avoid any excess idle and get going as soon as possible. When the weather is below 10*C (50F) I will use the block heater.
During winter I will also use the car interior pre-heater to defrost the windows.

If it is not possible to use any preheating and the windows are covered with ice, I will start the engine and put on the defrosting and scratch the windows clean within 2 minutes and get going.
Safety comes always first. You must see where you are going.
In Finland we have a law that prohibits any idling longer than 2 minutes.

01-22-2012, 02:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Superturnier My way is the low way Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 64 MyoldFord - '65 Ford Taunus 20M Turnier 90 day: 27.59 mpg (US) Plastic Spaceship - '94 Renault Espace 90 day: 24.03 mpg (US) Sussu - '82 Suzuki Alto Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts	I usually try to avoid any excess idle and get going as soon as possible. When the weather is below 10*C (50F) I will use the block heater. During winter I will also use the car interior pre-heater to defrost the windows. If it is not possible to use any preheating and the windows are covered with ice, I will start the engine and put on the defrosting and scratch the windows clean within 2 minutes and get going. Safety comes always first. You must see where you are going. In Finland we have a law that prohibits any idling longer than 2 minutes. __________________ Summer vehicle My dad's tire pressure is much higher than your dad's!