Is it bad to idle for too long ?
 

I left my car idling for over a half hour this morning and when i revved it to about 4000 rpm it smoked a little (defintely oil).Was that something normal.
I was just warming it up to open the thermostat for the front cooler befor i changed my oil. Please advise.

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69` RS carrera clone
2.7 CIS

I think many P-car mechanics do that. Don't think it does any damage although the owners manual recommends against it.

Does anyone know why it smoked a little

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69` RS carrera clone
2.7 CIS

Perhaps a better way to warm up the motor before an oil change, would be to take the car for a brisk drive. Yah?

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