Options

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 LT Crew Long-Term Road Test

Edmunds.comEdmunds.com Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 10,316
edited September 2014 in Chevrolet

image2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 LT Crew Long-Term Road Test

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's remote start is handy on cold mornings.

Read the full story here


Tagged:

Comments

  • reminderreminder Member Posts: 383
    A good percentage of the time I have to clear the snow off the car anyway, so starting the old fashion way is the way to go. Handy if it's just plain cold out though.
  • fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    Not just tailpipe emissions - of course you are getting 0 mpg for the entire time you're idling. And of course under those temp conditions, idling is a very, very slow way to warm up an engine. And warming up as quickly as possible, short of running TOO hard, is the best way to warm up. The less time spent burning a richer mixture, and with under-temp fluids, the better.
  • okbeartoyokbeartoy Member Posts: 34
    If you download the OnStar app to your smart phone while OnStar is active and use it at least one time, you can use the remote lock/unlock and remote start feature (if equipped) on the smart phone for 5 years from the date of purchase.. You don't have to renew OnStar to use these features with your phone.. It is amazing and you can start your vehicle from a longer distance..
  • kevm14kevm14 Member Posts: 423
    I have a strong dislike for aftermarket remote starters but at least in terms of functionality and reliability, the factory ones work well. Still, fordson1 hit the nail on the head with regard to fuel economy and warm-up. I always tell people that warming up your car is for YOU - you're not doing your car any favors.
  • trmckintrmckin Member Posts: 10
    Not sure if other states have this law but it essentially makes remote start a very expensive option. Maybe in that walk through the parking lot it would be fine but any extended starting and letting it sit could result in a hefty fine.

    http://tri1025.com/puffing-is-illegal-in-colorado-warming-up-your-car-unattended-2/
  • reminderreminder Member Posts: 383
    Warming your car in Colorado is illegal, but smoking pot and being high all the time isn't. That's sensible.
  • okbeartoyokbeartoy Member Posts: 34
    Most of the laws written to make this illegal specify that it is a "keys in the car" type of start that is illegal. Using a proper remote start is usually exempt. Just depends on the local law.
  • okbeartoyokbeartoy Member Posts: 34
    Colorado should worry about all the stoners that are going to be killed by carbon monoxide when they pass out in their running cars..
  • trmckintrmckin Member Posts: 10
    ah, the old stoners in Colorado bashing. Put it this way, I haven't seen any difference at least in day to day life. People that smoke it were already doing it so now it's just legal. In turn, we get tax revenue for it now instead of throwing people in jail. I was skeptical as well but there are lots of rules around it's purchase and use. Haven't seen anyone doing it as it's banned in public. So... pretty much just dealing with the same ol drunks on the highway just like every other state. With the one exception... my kid's schools will be pretty top notch in a few years as that money is earmarked.
  • hybrishybris Member Posts: 365
    One thing I have been wishing for years to become available on cars and truck is a true electric heater something that heats up in 2 minutes or less rather than 10 minutes or more depending on if you are just idling or driving. It seems to be one of those "Why didn't someone think of that?" type ideas.
Sign In or Register to comment.

Helpful Tools

Most popular vehicles