I know excessive idling is bad for an engine, especially in cold temps, and know that the issues are condensation and fuel wash on the cylinders.
What I don't know is why idling is any worse than driving in cold temps. Faster warmups, OK I buy that but if so, is it just that the first 10 minutes of idling is bad, but once the engine warms up it's no different than driving, wear wise? Is an engine running at a constant 800 RPM wearing faster than one running between 1500 and 3000?
I ask because of having a remote starter. Nice to have this time of year, but obviously results a quite a bit of idle time.
Thanks...
What I don't know is why idling is any worse than driving in cold temps. Faster warmups, OK I buy that but if so, is it just that the first 10 minutes of idling is bad, but once the engine warms up it's no different than driving, wear wise? Is an engine running at a constant 800 RPM wearing faster than one running between 1500 and 3000?
I ask because of having a remote starter. Nice to have this time of year, but obviously results a quite a bit of idle time.
Thanks...