Engine left idling for two hours in extreme cold weather

Tiny
FRITZPAUL
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  • 2011 CADILLAC SRX
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 40,000 MILES
Car was left running at idle for two hours in ten degree weather, is this going to cause any problems?
Monday, January 1st, 2018 AT 8:41 AM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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As long as it did not overheat then it is fine. And it really should not have overheated unless there is some other problem, but you would know if it overheated. So you are good.
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Monday, January 1st, 2018 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, I feel better now with your answer. Thank you very much.
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Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 AT 7:15 AM
Tiny
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No problem. Feel free to ask us questions any time. It is what we do here.
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Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 AT 8:09 PM

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