how long do you warm up your car?
#23
I drive an xB. Start it up and wait a few seconds before heading out. Gentle driving for a bit. Guess Im used to the older cars Ive owned.
But I park next to a tC. Both of us leave around the same time in the morning. Guy starts the car and right away revs the engine quite a bit. Then rolls out.
Im pretty sure thats not great for the car.
But I park next to a tC. Both of us leave around the same time in the morning. Guy starts the car and right away revs the engine quite a bit. Then rolls out.
Im pretty sure thats not great for the car.
#28
Originally Posted by nebster
well all you people are in warm weather. today it was -4 when i walked out so the car will be warming up for about 20-25 min. I'm sorry but i can't drive when the car is cold.
i feel your pain .. my car won't open, the doors are frozen shut. haha. snow day for me! i hate winter!!
#31
Originally Posted by w00st3r
i wish i could pull a snow day. how does that work? do you take the punch in the a$$ on the pay or is it like a vacation day?
#35
Originally Posted by MytC
but isnt it a good idea to let a turbo'd car warm up for at least a min? or just start it and take off right away?...personally i let mine warm up for a min.
Even if you have a turbo, the RPMs you should be at are low anyway, so it shouldn't matter.
#37
Originally Posted by paul34
Originally Posted by MytC
but isnt it a good idea to let a turbo'd car warm up for at least a min? or just start it and take off right away?...personally i let mine warm up for a min.
Even if you have a turbo, the RPMs you should be at are low anyway, so it shouldn't matter.
#38
I don't let it warm up I read somewhere (I forget where) that it makes your oil sludge like or something..Also heard it was best to keep your car in the 2500 3000 rpm range untill warmed up. So I jsut get in and go, keep my car at 2500 untill its good to go and beat the hell out of it then
#39
get in my car rev the hell out of my car till it hits the rev limiter and of course i'm making loud noise wit my HKS exhuast to wake up all the neibhors. then i peel out and throw on the e brake to warm up the tires and make some smoke. kidding kiddin same as above
#40
It depends on how cold it is. I had to let it idle for about 4 minutes tonight because it’s 20 below zero and the inside of the windshield frosted over from my breath. But when it’s warmer, I usually just wait about 45 seconds.