Originally Posted By: oilpsi2high
In theory, anytime your engine is running it is wearing out.
I personally wouldn't use the remote start unless absolutely necessary, like if there was an ice storm and your windshield was frozen.
Yes, and also in theory the body is rusting, the tires are dry-rotting and the fuel is evaporating.
And our lives are getting shorter as our memory gets longer.
I bought a 2000 Tundra brand new. Still have it. Had a remote start installed in it the next day.
Now, 231,000 miles later, I still use the remote start almost daily.
On cold days, cab is warm, windows de-iced.
On hot days, it's not 120 degrees in the truck.
Also helps with short-tripping as the engine will reach normal operating temp sooner.
I can tell you one disadvantage to remote starting the vehicle for years.
In sub-freezing temps, the exhaust has more moisture in it during warm-up. I've noticed this moisture condenses on the body above the exhaust pipe tip. Now, 16 years later, it's rusty there. But I do live in the Chicago area we we dump tons of corrosive salt on the roads, so it's not the only rust it has.
If you're keeping your vehicle for many years, you may want to do the math between phone-app remote starter and paying a yearly fee VS. getting a key-fob activated remote start unit installed and only pay once.
On the wife's new Hyundai, the phone app version becomes more expensive after about the 7th year of ownership.
YMMV.
