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      03-22-2017, 12:58 AM   #55
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Some people say 30 sec of idle is necessary, others say more than a minute, and some say to just drive off immediately.

I usually just drive off immediately and keep the revs below 2,000 rpm.

What do you guys think is best?
just drive off. quickest and least damaging way to warm it up.
My 340 seems to warm up very quickly. I don't idle, just drive straight away. Sometimes it's about 5 minutes and the temp gauge is already at operating temperatures.

My 135 however took forever!
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