View Poll Results: Who lets their car warm up before driving it?
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Who lets their car warm up before driving it???
14 August 2004, 06:30 PM
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I drive it round at low revs and try to keep it off boost for a couple of miles when I first get in it, generally i don't drive it hard day to day anyway
p.s I voted no
p.s I voted no
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14 August 2004, 06:31 PM
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I voted no, but then again I dont take it above 3000rpm until its warm.
14 August 2004, 06:35 PM
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Turn key and drive off - taking care not to redline it for at least a few miles!
Anyone would think you have highly stressed racing engines....rather than a mass manufacutured one!
Turn key and drive off - taking care not to redline it for at least a few miles!
Anyone would think you have highly stressed racing engines....rather than a mass manufacutured one!
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. but have always let cars warm up before hard driving.
14 August 2004, 07:27 PM
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dodgy sales man
went for a test drive in a new (only 14 miles) sti8. The saleman did at least warm it up for 2 miles then handed over the keys to me where I obviously gave it some stick as I needed to know whatthey go like before handing over my hard earned.
He said it was fine to hammer it and that cars driven hard from the start are often quicker cars!!! Not really a nice thought that whoever buys the car with probably 100 miles on it and babies it around need not bother as other louts have ragged it!!!
He said it was fine to hammer it and that cars driven hard from the start are often quicker cars!!! Not really a nice thought that whoever buys the car with probably 100 miles on it and babies it around need not bother as other louts have ragged it!!!
14 August 2004, 07:39 PM
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I tend to start the engine before say putting somthing in the boot then keep it under 3000 till the temp reaches normal running temp,i also let the car idle before stopping the engine as was told good for the turbo to cool and slow down?
14 August 2004, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 16vmarc
letting it idle for a couple of minutes before setting off, i know its not good pratice but i get jerky gear changes otherwise!!!
I *think* if you let it idel the damage is caused by engine getting hot whilst oil remains cold. Therefore the engine wears before the oil begins to protect properly. There is alot that can be said for air flowing through the engine bay.
14 August 2004, 08:27 PM
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Yep just drive straight off but keeping revs' low for a couple of miles (<3000). On my bike(ZX-7R) I let it idle until it idles without the choke and then ride off.
Cars and bikes that are hammered from the off often do loosen up more and produce more power ultimately, but at the expense of long-term reliability. If someone plans to keep their bike or car for a year before trading it in then they often cane it from the off.
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Cars and bikes that are hammered from the off often do loosen up more and produce more power ultimately, but at the expense of long-term reliability. If someone plans to keep their bike or car for a year before trading it in then they often cane it from the off.
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14 August 2004, 10:22 PM
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It takes longer to warm up if you let it sit there idling. Which means the ECU enriches the fuel mixture for longer, you get more bore wash and contaminate your oil more.
And scoobies are the only modern cars I know of that literally pour the fuel in during cold start/running.
as for jerky gearchanges...double de clutch you lazy sod
(although never had a problem myself)
And scoobies are the only modern cars I know of that literally pour the fuel in during cold start/running.
as for jerky gearchanges...double de clutch you lazy sod
(although never had a problem myself)
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14 August 2004, 10:24 PM
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unless you keep it till its done a million miles what difference will it ever make????
i thrash every car i've had off the drive
im sure its fine...it is made of metal after all!
i thrash every car i've had off the drive
im sure its fine...it is made of metal after all!
14 August 2004, 10:50 PM
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I always let mine warm up for about 30 seconds then its a gentle drive for 3 miles to get her up to temp, then its drive it like you stole it!!! if i'm late for work then it's treated a bit more harsh. Still goes alright for 190,000 & 350bhp
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15 August 2004, 04:08 PM
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I drive straight off, but as most have mentionned, keep it off boost until the oil temp guage is on it's 1st mark (takes alot longer than the coolant guage to reach normal)
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16 August 2004, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
It takes longer to warm up if you let it sit there idling. Which means the ECU enriches the fuel mixture for longer, you get more bore wash and contaminate your oil more.
Also - please dont forget that your water might be upto 80c but your oil will be sitting there at about 30c... you need to drive atleast 10mins <4000rpm before your oil gets upto temp.
16 August 2004, 12:50 AM
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I'd heard it was better to drive it straight away gently till it's warmed properly rather than let it idle up to temp (heard that was worse than thrashing it from cold in fact)
So i do the drive gently for 10 mins or so keeping it under 4000rpm
So i do the drive gently for 10 mins or so keeping it under 4000rpm
16 August 2004, 02:13 AM
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I was told , by Subaru , that the ECU ( PPP one anyway ) holds back the boost until the engine is properly warmed up .
I can confirm this as if u drive off straight from cold and try to push it, it does feel sluggish for a few miles ... THEN all of a sudden ....
Clever these little things eh ?
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I can confirm this as if u drive off straight from cold and try to push it, it does feel sluggish for a few miles ... THEN all of a sudden ....
Clever these little things eh ?
Steve
16 August 2004, 09:06 AM
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I can't believe 50% of people on this thread let the car idle before driving it off.
Remind me to not buy a used car from these people!!
Its simple - turn it on, wait 5 secs or so, drive away steadily, allow engine to naturally warm up, gradually drive normally. When its hot rag it if you wish.
Easy.
Remind me to not buy a used car from these people!!
Its simple - turn it on, wait 5 secs or so, drive away steadily, allow engine to naturally warm up, gradually drive normally. When its hot rag it if you wish.
Easy.
