WV_02L2

I've idled for 3 hours in my truck in traffic due to an accident ahead, barely moved the needle. I haven't noticed fuel mileage going down in winter time, either so I don't think it makes a difference fuel mileage-wise.

On frosty/snowy mornings I start the truck first and scrape the snow/ice/frost off. If everything is clear, regardless of season, I always wait a moment until the RPM's drop down to normal idle range (700-900 rpm) before taking off. Probably doesn't affect anything, but I don't take chances.

jayedee

You idled for three hours and didn't move? I idled for 15 mins and made a significant movement in my fuel needle... Pissed off.

BlueO2

sounds like u need a prius.

OTG02

Once idled for 5 minutes and lost 1/4 of gas. There was a hole in the gas line lol. That was yrs ago LOLOL. And it was a 74 duster LMAO.

DESERT_RACER

On cold mornings I let it idle for about 2 minutes just to get the oils all flowing and motor settling, then drive but don't drive like a bad outta hell... On hot days cold start I let it idle for about 30 seconds just to get the oil to the top of the head

sumidor063

I read somewhere a while ago that it's not necessary to "warm up" your vehicle prior to driving per se, but the individual let the revs drop below 1k before setting off, assuming it was dead cold. I started doing that as well, sometimes waiting a little bit longer just for the heck of it. Not entirely sure what effect it's had on my gas consumption though, but I've noticed it's went into gear significantly "smoother" than immediately upon cold start. I've had my truck jump forward on me immediately following a cold start. Just an inch or two but still.

MAD TORQUE YO!

vtatds

I start it and wait for the idle to drop below 1k. I can't haul *** in my neighborhood anyway.