Kind of a side track here, but I've heard that lots of idle time can promote carbon buildup on the valves. Is there truth to this?
Just think, you could have also been reading this and then really wowed your wife when she got in the car. Give her a brief demo and then launch into a detailed explanation about what she just witnessed. Then finish it off with, "And the longer I wait, the more detailed these lessons will be" as you stare her in the eyes.![]()
If it's only 82º outside, why idle the car at all?
If it's only 82º outside, why idle the car at all?
That's because it get very humid in Florida even at only 82*. Did you notice the part about direct sunlight? I understand how you feel, living in the mountains. I lived near Canada for a short time.
You are so right. I forget about that! For example, it rained overnight (1 inch measured in my rain gauge) and today we are having more rain showers, and I just checked... it's 57% humidity. If it was sunny, we'd be usually 13% humidity.
What's that rule of thumb? - if temperature and humidity add up to over 150, it's uncomfortable.
Once up to temperature my oil rarely goes below 225. It hovers around 228-230 almost every time I drive. Last week it ran 232-234 the whole way home with 67 degree ambient temperature with the ac off. Why does it run so hot? Is this cause for concern?