Misinformation from BMW as to Proper Care of your engine????
Is it me, or doesn't this fly in the face as being against EVERYTHING that is usually recommended regarding appropriate techniques for proper vehicle care? I have always been under the impression that you are NOT supposed to drive off immediately with a cold engine, in that you are supposed to wait for a short time to have the proper lubrication take place within the cold engine.
Am I misunderstanding something in what BMW is recommending?
Below is the quote from the BMW manual page 170.
"Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature."
Please provide some comments.
Thanks,
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