Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
The sump size is exactly 5.0L including the filter, and yeah 35k is a lot, but that would be in mint restored original condition, mine is probably worth 10-15k.
So maintaining it at 1000rpm at traffic lights is actually counter productive? even when the thermostat is closed? certainly my engine warms up faster when driving compared to just idling
Your engine will always warm up faster driving than idling. While driving your engine is actually working, you're putting a a little load on it, which will warm it up faster than idling of any kind, fast or slow.