Warm Enough to Start
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Burning Brakes
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Warm Enough to Start
It finally got above 40 degrees. Took off the cover, disconected the battery tender and I started her up for the first time in over a month. She sounds great, just wish I could have taken it for a ride. Only a month or so till she is out again.
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From: Guelph, Ontario
It's not a good idea to start the engine and idle it like that. You've just introduced more moisture into the oil and into the exhaust. If you're gonna start your engine, you should always get the oil good and hot (above 180F for at least 10-15min or more, but by driving, not idling)
You've also introduced more carbon into the combustion chamber too, and are fouling up your plugs.
Sorry to be the bearer of negative tidings, but it's the truth.
You've also introduced more carbon into the combustion chamber too, and are fouling up your plugs.
Sorry to be the bearer of negative tidings, but it's the truth.
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Originally Posted by Patman
It's not a good idea to start the engine and idle it like that. You've just introduced more moisture into the oil and into the exhaust. If you're gonna start your engine, you should always get the oil good and hot (above 180F for at least 10-15min or more, but by driving, not idling)
You've also introduced more carbon into the combustion chamber too, and are fouling up your plugs.
Sorry to be the bearer of negative tidings, but it's the truth.
You've also introduced more carbon into the combustion chamber too, and are fouling up your plugs.
Sorry to be the bearer of negative tidings, but it's the truth.
Please, someone in the South or CA post one of those winter day in the sun picture that frustrates us all.
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Originally Posted by 03ZnChicago
Thanks for keeping us honest. I've sat since late Oct w/ the urge to do the same. Even w/ a warm spell in Chicago this weekend (40+ weather), the threat of snow this week kills all thoughts of getting the toy out and enjoying it. Hope to post the "fired it up" post in the next 45 days...
Please, someone in the South or CA post one of those winter day in the sun picture that frustrates us all.
Please, someone in the South or CA post one of those winter day in the sun picture that frustrates us all.
Snow is due on Thursday or Friday. Once the snow and ice are off the road she is out and running again.
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