how long do you warm up your car?
02-15-2007, 08:59 PM
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get in, start the car, start driving, keep the rpms low until the coolant temp is up to normal
maybe if i left my car outside at a friend's house or something and it got snowed on, i'll start it up and keep it running while i clean the snow.
maybe if i left my car outside at a friend's house or something and it got snowed on, i'll start it up and keep it running while i clean the snow.
02-28-2007, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Budsmoke
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.
02-28-2007, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 7thgear
Originally Posted by Budsmoke
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.
03-01-2007, 02:17 AM
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Re: how long do you warm up your car?
Originally Posted by trust
when i start the car in the morning, i let it sit until the needle hits 1K. this usually takes about 45 sec to a minunte. then i drive by shifting around 3K til fully warmed up. i also let the car idle for about 10 sec. before shut off.
how do you do it?
how do you do it?
03-01-2007, 02:21 AM
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I know they say you don't have to wait, but it has been extremely cold in Jersey lately. I usually only wait 20 secs, but with weather in the 10s I sometimes go for a minute before driving...
03-01-2007, 03:56 AM
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with those temps...
Originally Posted by guitarguru44
I know they say you don't have to wait, but it has been extremely cold in Jersey lately. I usually only wait 20 secs, but with weather in the 10s I sometimes go for a minute before driving...
I live in California and it usually takes my car longer than a minute for my rpms to reach 1k. I couldn't imagine how long it would take for the RPMs to hit 1k with that type of temp.
03-01-2007, 09:03 AM
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dont wait for warm up! its not good for your car. the only car what needs warmup the old diesel cars.
why? because your engine doesnt get the enough oil and blablabla.. i dont really remember.
if you want.. wait like 30 sec.. but not more than a minute
"Unlike many older cars and trucks, modern vehicles don't need to warm up and they have automatic chokes, so you don't need to step on the gas pedal before starting the engine."
just drive away gently..
why? because your engine doesnt get the enough oil and blablabla.. i dont really remember.
if you want.. wait like 30 sec.. but not more than a minute
"Unlike many older cars and trucks, modern vehicles don't need to warm up and they have automatic chokes, so you don't need to step on the gas pedal before starting the engine."
just drive away gently..
03-01-2007, 06:46 PM
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I work graveyard and the weather in the morning is really cold, so I hit the remote start and let it warm up for a few minutes. If that ruins the engine then they'll have to prove it was because of idle, I ain't sitting in a 30 degree car!
03-01-2007, 10:09 PM
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owners manual
Well, i decided to read the owners manual (TC 06) on this one and apparently the manual states on page 162,
"Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For warming up drive with smoothly turning engine until engine coolant temperature is within normal range."
However, I still feel more confortable waiting for the RPMs to hit 1k.
"Engine should be warmed up by driving, not in idle. For warming up drive with smoothly turning engine until engine coolant temperature is within normal range."
However, I still feel more confortable waiting for the RPMs to hit 1k.
03-02-2007, 04:45 AM
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So what is worse for the engine? Letting it idle for a minute? Or starting it and driving it right away while your oil is cold and flowing like molasses?
Most people who say “start it and drive it” are coming from warmer climates in which “warming it up” has no advantage whatsoever. But have you ever seen how well oil flows when it’s 20 degrees? How about when it’s below 0?
Most people who say “start it and drive it” are coming from warmer climates in which “warming it up” has no advantage whatsoever. But have you ever seen how well oil flows when it’s 20 degrees? How about when it’s below 0?