[Biturbos4] Idle Warming Up Question

[b5quattro at shaw.ca]

I don't see how idling can cause greater engine wear, more emissions though, but not engine wear.  When it's -30 oC outside, I sure as hell am not driving my baby without at least 8-10 minutes of warm up!

Has anyone put any type of block heater or electric pad type heater to their car?  I don't understand how Audi/VW do not carry any block heaters on their cars sold in Canada!  They don't even approve the use of any!!

Quincy


----- Original Message -----
From: James Coraci <jgc at norpak.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2004 5:35 am
Subject: [Biturbos4] Idle Warming Up Question

> Hello All.
> 
> The NE winter and a month straight of sub-25 degree F weather prompted
> me to read my 2002 S4 manual searching for Audi's position on 
> warming up
> the engine while the car idle.
> Like the BMW M3 manual, their position is that due to greater "engine
> wear" the car should be driven upon startup.
> 
> Is there a consensus opinion on this list?
> It seems painful to not give a 22 degree S4 a few minutes before
> rolling.
> 
> Thanks.
> - Jim
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