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12-08-2013, 10:56 PM
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Drives: 2010 White 2SS/RS,01 F150 SuperCrew Join Date: Oct 2013
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warming up the engine
Do I need to warm up the Engine before i drive off ..say in the morning or after few hours and if yes then for how long? I got V8 L99..I heard that nowadays with newer cars you dont have to be just drive slow but is that true?
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12-08-2013, 10:59 PM
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Few minutes and go.
 depends how cold outside also.
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12-08-2013, 10:59 PM
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its always a good idea. My ls3 bucks until it warms up. never drive it hard until its been at operating temp for a while.
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12-08-2013, 11:04 PM
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Warming up a modern fuel injected car isn't really necessary. However, you should drive the car easy until the coolant is at full operating temperature and oil temp is warm.
Just a personal preference....I also let my cars idle for about 2-3 minutes on first start of the day to get the power steering fluid moving.
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12-08-2013, 11:15 PM
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If its very cold outside I would give more warm up time just to get the oil circulated. I usually hit auto start 5 min before driving off at any temp.
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12-08-2013, 11:44 PM
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Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012
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I start it and drive no matter the temp. If it's cold I'll drive slow, and I only get on it when the oil temp is off the peg.
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12-09-2013, 01:14 AM
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I don't take off until coolant hits 100 degrees and I don't drive hard the first few mins/miles. I used to let it run longer, but somebody told me that your cats get clogged (not sure if this is the right term)
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12-09-2013, 01:45 AM
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The first thing I do is start then engine shut my door fasten seat belt and put on my glasses. I will put in gear and drive.
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12-09-2013, 02:44 AM
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I always wait about 2 minutes
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12-09-2013, 05:49 AM
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It's a waste of time to let these engines warm up. Just drive easy for a few until the oil temp comes up. Only modern car you need to let warm up before you drive is a RX8.
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12-09-2013, 05:57 AM
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Cold engine start, I crank her up and let the oil circulate for 30-60 seconds. Then I drive it easy for the first few miles until the engine temp gets close to "normal".
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12-09-2013, 06:11 AM
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The reason the cars buck when cold is because the sensors on many parts of the car do not start talking to each other correct till a certain temp is reached.
I let it run for about 2-3 minutes and then do not get on it till oil temp between first two left hash marks. |
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12-09-2013, 06:14 AM
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Drives: 2013 silver ice metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013
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I know if I don't warm my L99 up it shifts into each gear very hard. I remote start my car every day even if it isn't really cold out now a days.
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12-09-2013, 01:49 PM
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i make sure i see the temp raise a little before driving off. If it's super cold out i wait until i see a good amount of heat being produced and the oil pressure lowers (it sits high when you first start because it's thicker increasing pressure). I don't need to blow a rod or piston because i was too impatient rushing to get milk or go to work.
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