Normal operating range is always the best! Running a two cycle cold will not cause excessive wear...The oil being added in with the fuel is not thick like a real scale Cold car would be...That is what causes the excessive wear, the fact that your lubricant is two thick to get into small places two lubricant...

Too hot would easely cause excessive wear because of fatigue to the metal components and at that point lubricant plays no factor Excessive heat damages on its own..

This is not rocket science, Nor am I trying to start another huge debate, This is just the story of the 2 cycle engine...And remember normal operating tempetures are the best...My point was just that excessive wear is not a factor on a cold engine!!!!

Tom....

Gratutious fuel referance,, since all my post have one!!!