Thread: Is Idling the Engine When Cold Harmful?
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Old 01-14-2011, 11:09 AM
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What's the reason for the early glow plug failure? The extra soot?
Yes, soot buildup on the glow plugs.
Failure to perform an Italian tuneup after hours of idling is a serious driver error.
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