I have a 05 Dodge caravan and I was wondering if its bad on the transmission to start the van and let it warm up.
I have a 05 Dodge caravan and I was wondering if its bad on the transmission to start the van and let it warm up. I have been told by a couple of different people that letting it idle in park will tear up the transmission. Thanks.
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