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PSA: Don't "warm up" your car by idling! Edit: I may have caused some confusion with throwing in "Cold weather". In retrospect, more accurately what I'm trying to say is to "not warm up the engine by idling regardless of temperature." I'm not talking about warming up the car's interior or defrosting the windows, but the actual warming up of the engine, engine fluids and drivetrain. Original post: Not sure if this is common knowledge for those who know about cars, but in case there's some people out there who don't know about this... Since the weather is getting colder, I've noticed my neighbours and friends "warming up" their engines and cooling system by idling in their driveway for 5 to 10 minutes before driving away. Although they have good intentions and think this is good for the engine, in actuality it is NOT. Warming up the engine by idling is bad as it merely warms up specific parts of the engine and not the entire engine and all it's components (bearings, transmission, differential). It can also cause unnecessary excessive wear to the engine block as moisture condenses in the cylinders instead of evaporating/burning off due to the temperature mis-match. The best way to start your engines is to let it run in idle for 30 seconds to 1 minute to get the oil pressure up and flowing, then drive gently; i.e. keep it in the low RPMs. Once the water temp hits normal, THEN drive normally. Personally, I wait a few more minutes after the water temp hits operating range before pushing it, to ensure oil temperature is also in operating range. |
Well sometimes i HAVE to idle it for a few minutes because my windows are all frosted. If the windows arn't frosted up, i just start it and go right away. |
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He was very happy with the present. :thumbsup: |
its too cold outside! |
I start it with my compustar pro, get to my car within a min and then drive off. Works wellas the heated seats get some time to warm before I climb in. Posted via RS Mobile |
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auto start for the win |
My clutch releases slower when its cold. |
I let it warm up until the rpms drop from 1500 to about 900 just after starting it... usually happens within 2 minutes |
I'm just wondering if warming up your car by idling is actually bad if your only intention is to warm up the interior of the car ie. butt warmers,defrost etc. If you warm up the interior and then drive away after say 2 or 3 mins like a REGULAR person wouldn't that not cause any more damage than not idling the car for 2 or 3 mins? |
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meh thats what auto starts for |
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anyone kno y? |
My gearbox is clunky when it's cold, doesn't like to go into gear, after 15 minutes of driving, it becomes much more smoother. |
i usually warm up for 1-2 mins before driving off. could always put something on your windshield to prevent it from frosting up. I've seen some people use cardboard. |
yup, i autostart for a few minutes, then hop in the car, and drive off slowly. its not like i idle for a few minutes then race off! |
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It takes all of 10 seconds to scrape your front window, right? Wow you guys are lazy:p |
I'm sure its tempting for people with Turbo/BOV not to rev to hear that shit spoolz' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffj01k64AZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HblCE...eature=related |
^ if you OWN that car you'll get bored very soon. |
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lol I remember a few years back, i'd walk out, start the engine, crank up the heater/defrost, and go back inside. come back out 5 mins later, jump in and drive off. windows are defrosted and car is warm inside. |
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