And it’s only worse in modern cars. Engineers work hard to get the engine as hot as possible as soon as possible. When the engine is hot it is more fuel efficient than when cold. Enjoy those latest CAR regulations.
Old air-cooled VWs offered an optional gasoline-burning auxiliary heater as a solution. But they recommended it only for arctic and sub-arctic conditions.
alondra about 8 years ago
I side with Gil. I’m tired of sitting in a freezing car waiting for the air to get warm and it just gets there as we arrive at our destination.
derdave969 about 8 years ago
And it’s only worse in modern cars. Engineers work hard to get the engine as hot as possible as soon as possible. When the engine is hot it is more fuel efficient than when cold. Enjoy those latest CAR regulations.
steverinoCT about 8 years ago
If your car warms up as you arrive at your destination, you should have been walking. Or so I tell my wife; her job is a mile and a half away.
Dani Rice about 8 years ago
I drive a Nissan, and it is warm enough for me to remove my coat within a mile and a half.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 8 years ago
Teachable moment being wasted.
John W Kennedy Premium Member about 8 years ago
Old air-cooled VWs offered an optional gasoline-burning auxiliary heater as a solution. But they recommended it only for arctic and sub-arctic conditions.