Re: Remote car start via phone?

[John Durbin <jdurbin1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Are you an idiot? Starting the engine of a car with an automatic
transmission DOES warm up the transmission also... look it up - start
with  "torque converter".

JD

mikey wrote:

> "Matt Ion" <soundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1w3Cg.348081$iF6.315343@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Frank Olson wrote:
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>>In Vancouver, if you idle your engine for longer than 3 minutes while
>>parked anywhere, you're subject to an $80.00 fine.  This has something
>>to do with lowering emission levels.  This, of course, never even
>>crossed your mind.  Having a "warm and toasty" car is far more important
>>after that long plane trip...
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> Another thing to consider: almost all modern car manufacturers recommend NOT
> warming up your car for more than 30 seconds before driving.
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> Very true, especially in cold climates. A warm engine working a cold
> transmission
> is not a good thing.... best everything warms up at the same pace.
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