Warm up time?
#11
12-26-2009 | 05:18 PM
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On modern computer contolled cars everthing I have read says it is best to not let the engine warm up. It just wastes gas and contaminates the oil.
It is best to just drive easy until the temperature gauge starts to go up. The engine wams up much faster when it is working moving the vehicle instead of just idling.
If it is really cold such as getting close to 0 F or below it is good to let it run 2-3 minutes before driving.
It is best to just drive easy until the temperature gauge starts to go up. The engine wams up much faster when it is working moving the vehicle instead of just idling.
If it is really cold such as getting close to 0 F or below it is good to let it run 2-3 minutes before driving.
Regards,
Thomas
#12
12-27-2009 | 01:28 AM
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From: Green Bay, WI
On modern computer contolled cars everthing I have read says it is best to not let the engine warm up. It just wastes gas and contaminates the oil.
It is best to just drive easy until the temperature gauge starts to go up. The engine wams up much faster when it is working moving the vehicle instead of just idling.
If it is really cold such as getting close to 0 F or below it is good to let it run 2-3 minutes before driving.
It is best to just drive easy until the temperature gauge starts to go up. The engine wams up much faster when it is working moving the vehicle instead of just idling.
If it is really cold such as getting close to 0 F or below it is good to let it run 2-3 minutes before driving.
I heard the same thing on "Trucks" from the powerblock. There is no reason to let newer engines warm up, just wait til the oil pressure is there and drive easy til it gets warmed up.
#14
12-27-2009 | 02:05 PM
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From: Oklahoma
If it's below 20*:
30 min W/ snow packed in the grille.
If it's between 21 and 32:
10 min
If it's between 33 and 40:
30-45 seconds
Above 41:
Start and go.
Note: Below 20, my fan clutch freezes and makes one heck of a racket until it warms up (bout two minutes).
Regards,
Thomas
30 min W/ snow packed in the grille.
If it's between 21 and 32:
10 min
If it's between 33 and 40:
30-45 seconds
Above 41:
Start and go.
Note: Below 20, my fan clutch freezes and makes one heck of a racket until it warms up (bout two minutes).
Regards,
Thomas
#15
12-27-2009 | 02:49 PM
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Yeah, the neighbors love it too. I've had a complaint, but everyone on the block does it as well. The problem is mine is the only one that revvs up when it's really cold (the car does it, not me).
Regards,
Thomas
Regards,
Thomas
#16
12-27-2009 | 09:23 PM
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On modern computer contolled cars everthing I have read says it is best to not let the engine warm up. It just wastes gas and contaminates the oil.
It is best to just drive easy until the temperature gauge starts to go up. The engine wams up much faster when it is working moving the vehicle instead of just idling.
If it is really cold such as getting close to 0 F or below it is good to let it run 2-3 minutes before driving.
It is best to just drive easy until the temperature gauge starts to go up. The engine wams up much faster when it is working moving the vehicle instead of just idling.
If it is really cold such as getting close to 0 F or below it is good to let it run 2-3 minutes before driving.
#17
12-27-2009 | 10:10 PM
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From: Austin, TX.
I firmly believe in decreasing the viscosity of the engine oil at least before taking off. Start 'er up and then scrape the windows, if in a safe place a cup of coffee and then hit the road. I mean, really, idling for an extra 5 minutes wastes how much gas a year? 2 gallons?
#18
12-29-2009 | 12:40 PM
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From: Kansas City
I firmly believe in decreasing the viscosity of the engine oil at least before taking off. Start 'er up and then scrape the windows, if in a safe place a cup of coffee and then hit the road. I mean, really, idling for an extra 5 minutes wastes how much gas a year? 2 gallons?
No big deal.
#19
12-29-2009 | 08:27 PM
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Regards,
Thomas
#20
12-29-2009 | 08:34 PM
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From: Merrill, Wisconsin
To school is about 2 miles, to work is about 2.5 miles so I just leave it idle for a minute
I know I should leave it idle longer but sometimes I just don't have the time
If I drive any further I'll warm it just for around 5 minutes or until the air coming out of the heat is semi warm
I know I should leave it idle longer but sometimes I just don't have the time
If I drive any further I'll warm it just for around 5 minutes or until the air coming out of the heat is semi warm