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Old 08-28-2013, 11:36 AM
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Re: Oil filter revisited

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Originally Posted by Huskymaniac View Post
I'll tell you what, this really shows one reason why it is downright idiotic to romp on your car when it is still running cold in the winter. Oil does not flow well at 0C and below and you quickly reach the pump's capacity for generating the pressure needed to get the desired flow rate. Add that to other factors like metal parts still being highly contracted, leading to lower pressure on certain gaskets and seals, and you really risk causing some damage by beating on a cold car.
What if it's an engine/car I don't care if it blows up, then what?
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