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Old 03-15-2009, 02:11 PM
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regarding engine flooding

i have the phobia of my car flooding, i always wait til the temp is at the middle before i shut it off. i was wondering how warm does it have to be before i shut it off really? and could i just rev the engine to warm it up faster if i have to get out?
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if you've gotten the upgraded starter/battery tsb done, its almost not a problem anymore
i shut off cold frequently with no problems.
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^ yeah, i still let it warm up to about a quarter way just to be on the safe side.

revving doesn't really heat it up much faster, and it's probably bad for it if you go too high.
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i got the car like 6 months ago, dunno if i have the updated starter/battery how can i tell ?
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Originally Posted by cjkim
if you've gotten the upgraded starter/battery tsb done, its almost not a problem anymore
i shut off cold frequently with no problems.
agree

also make sure your ignition system is in good order . Bad plugs will increase the possibility of flooding .
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