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SoCalThug · 08-15-2013, 02:24 PM

Hmm I see there are lots of different opinions on this

PalmerGA · 08-15-2013, 02:25 PM

I crank it up, let it idle down, back it out of the garage, fasten seat belt, and go - about two minutes max. 1/2 mile slow cruise to the highway (35 mph zone), then ease up to 55-65 within about 6 or 7 minutes of startup.

gajagfan · 08-15-2013, 03:35 PM

I use a key that was provided by the manufacturer. It works every time!

Biv08SS · 08-15-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gajagfan

I use a key that was provided by the manufacturer. It works every time!

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Caddyroger · 08-15-2013, 03:44 PM

I start the car close the door put on seat belt and then drive.

gajagfan · 08-15-2013, 03:47 PM

For what it is worth, engines warm up quicker, which is better, under a light load (driving easy). So after the whole key thing, drive it nicely for a while until it gets some temp, then have fun!

MichaelH · 08-15-2013, 04:20 PM

Your actually suppose to wait for it to warm up so the oil can circulate all the way through the engine. The first start up is the most detrimental time to an engine. Hence why you should wait. Id rather lose an extra ounce of gas than lose a engine.

RonnieG · 08-15-2013, 05:02 PM

I've started a few engines and drove off right away with the engine not sounding quite right..... I've heard its really bad for the engine to wake up and get pushed around under various circumstances..

due to the above I always start the car up before performing certain tasks when preparing to leave the house.. so average is 5 mins..

if i'm in a rush i'll at the very least wait till the temp gauge (left of the DIC) is past the first line..

10BlkSS · 08-15-2013, 07:15 PM

Not a choice but I don't start it everyday, perhaps 3-4x per week

LBJ · 08-15-2013, 07:27 PM

I put my key in a turn it...lol. I let it run a little bit

cmb74656 · 08-15-2013, 07:43 PM

Start it, wait for the garage door to open, slowly drive out of the garage, wait for the garage door to close, then start driving. This gives ample time for the engine to warm up, and eliminates the "Did I close the garage door?" nonsense.

rachykells · 08-15-2013, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gajagfan

I use a key that was provided by the manufacturer. It works every time!

Someone beat me to it.

I don't warm mine up for an extended period, unless it's winter and very cold.

SSGUNNER · 08-15-2013, 07:54 PM

Voted 2nd to the last. Lol

Being random.

Angrybird 12 · 08-15-2013, 08:07 PM

I usually get in, start the car, lower the top, put on my seatbelt, close the door, then wait 5 minutes for my wife that said she was ready to go before I came out of the house, then we leave. I select other

View Poll Results: .: How Do You Start Your Car Everyday? :.
I wait till my car idle's down before i drive off	47	23.98%
I wait till my car idle's down +15-45 seconds before i drive off	21	10.71%
I start driving right after i start my car	41	20.92%
I only let my car warm up when it hasnt been started for awile (morning time, days)	3	1.53%
I always wait till it idle's down, but when its cold outside i give it a little more time to warm up	35	17.86%
This thread is stupid :p	36	18.37%
Other	13	6.63%
Voters: 196. You may not vote on this poll

08-15-2013, 02:25 PM	#16
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I crank it up, let it idle down, back it out of the garage, fasten seat belt, and go - about two minutes max. 1/2 mile slow cruise to the highway (35 mph zone), then ease up to 55-65 within about 6 or 7 minutes of startup. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-15-2013, 03:44 PM	#19
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	I start the car close the door put on seat belt and then drive. __________________ Caddy

08-15-2013, 04:20 PM	#21
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	Your actually suppose to wait for it to warm up so the oil can circulate all the way through the engine. The first start up is the most detrimental time to an engine. Hence why you should wait. Id rather lose an extra ounce of gas than lose a engine. __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

08-15-2013, 07:15 PM	#23
10BlkSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 248	Not a choice but I don't start it everyday, perhaps 3-4x per week __________________ Maxima SE (Traded) Camaro SS Hummer H3

08-15-2013, 02:24 PM	#15
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 898	Hmm I see there are lots of different opinions on this

08-15-2013, 03:35 PM	#17
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	I use a key that was provided by the manufacturer. It works every time!

08-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#20
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	For what it is worth, engines warm up quicker, which is better, under a light load (driving easy). So after the whole key thing, drive it nicely for a while until it gets some temp, then have fun!

08-15-2013, 05:02 PM	#22
RonnieG Drives: 2013 AGM 1LE/2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 289 View My Garage	I've started a few engines and drove off right away with the engine not sounding quite right..... I've heard its really bad for the engine to wake up and get pushed around under various circumstances.. due to the above I always start the car up before performing certain tasks when preparing to leave the house.. so average is 5 mins.. if i'm in a rush i'll at the very least wait till the temp gauge (left of the DIC) is past the first line..

08-15-2013, 07:27 PM	#24
LBJ Drives: 2012 camaro 1LS. M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lithopolis OHIO Posts: 512	I put my key in a turn it...lol. I let it run a little bit

08-15-2013, 07:43 PM	#25
cmb74656 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/BLI A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 980	Start it, wait for the garage door to open, slowly drive out of the garage, wait for the garage door to close, then start driving. This gives ample time for the engine to warm up, and eliminates the "Did I close the garage door?" nonsense. __________________ Dan Wheldon (1978-2011) MODS: RX Performance catch can, Jegs CAI, ZL1 grille, chrome license plate frame, GM locking gas cap, Defender Worx chrome DRL bezels, GM molded splash guards, Oracle LED side markers, DRLs, tag lights and reverse lamps, Technostalgia Rapid Fire tail lamps, Vitesse shift paddle extenders, MBRP cat back. FUTURE: long tube headers, front splitter, slotted/drilled rotors, leather console and e-brake handle boot, remote fuel door and rear seat release, sway bars and bushings. WISH LIST: Edelbrock E-Force SC, LS3 conversion

08-15-2013, 07:54 PM	#27
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Voted 2nd to the last. Lol Being random. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

08-15-2013, 08:07 PM	#28
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I usually get in, start the car, lower the top, put on my seatbelt, close the door, then wait 5 minutes for my wife that said she was ready to go before I came out of the house, then we leave. I select other __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!