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    RickJ Posts: 7,762, Reputation: 864
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    Nov 26, 2007, 09:05 AM
    Running at 4000 rpm after cold start.
    On cold days I like to drive the first 3-4 minutes in low gear - keeping the RPMs at 3500-4000.

    This makes the heat come out warm much faster. If I drive normally, then the heat will not come out warm in the 10 minutes it takes me to get to work.

    Is doing this harmful to the engine or tranny?
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    Nov 26, 2007, 11:19 AM
    It's not a good thing to do. Maybe the link below will help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post262690

    You could make your own "winter front" and it might help somewhat during your short drive to work.
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    Nov 27, 2007, 04:18 PM
    Keep your oil changes at 3K or less with those driving habits. And I agree with tx!
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