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View Poll Results: how long will you warm up your 5th gen on a cold morning
wont 51 54.26%
5min 32 34.04%
10min 10 10.64%
10min plus 1 1.06%
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Old 04-25-2009, 08:22 AM   #29
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Like most everything else, do what the owners manual says....I really don't understand why most people think that there are reasons why they should do something different?
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Old 04-25-2009, 12:24 PM   #30
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Most engine builders and manufacturers will tell you that you should wait about 30 seconds for oil pressure to build and lubrication to circulate before engaging the transmission and moving the car, then take it easy until the temperature comes up.
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BMW gives the exact opposite advice (and they know a bit about engines). Always drive your car at low RPMs until the engine is up to temp. Letting oil sit in the sump while idling puts more stress on the BMW engine engine. Perhaps the Camaros are a bit different, but waiting 5 minutes is just a wive's tale from the 60's.
These two sound pretty close does'nt it?
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Old 04-25-2009, 01:38 PM   #31
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On a cold morning my camaro will be tucked away under its car cover in hibernation until its a warm morning.
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