Nice ride Patman. How's that thing MPG-wise?
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Thoughts on engine warm-up
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I have an addiction to my oil pressure gauge....I like to wait until the oil pressure drops from 80psi, down to 45-50psi before I drive off(3-4 minutes). just a habit
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It gets pretty cold here in the winter. I usually let it run just long enough for me to get my seat belt on, turn the lights on. Turn the heater on and put it in gear. Then I baby it until the temp gauge goes up.
My wife on the other hand is a different story. I have tried and tried to get her to change her ways on this. It is just not going to happen. She gets in the car, puts it in gear and goes basically WOT right away. I know she is putting extra wear on her car. I guess I would rather have her car wear out early then for her to wear out early....not worth arguing about. Have to pick your battles.
My wife on the other hand is a different story. I have tried and tried to get her to change her ways on this. It is just not going to happen. She gets in the car, puts it in gear and goes basically WOT right away. I know she is putting extra wear on her car. I guess I would rather have her car wear out early then for her to wear out early....not worth arguing about. Have to pick your battles.
No warm up here.
Originally Posted By: Bambam
My wife in one motion turnkey reverse brake drive gas go! One fluid motion that takes less time than one beat of a hummingbirds wing!!!!
She is punishing the SSO!
She must be in a hurry!
My wife in one motion turnkey reverse brake drive gas go! One fluid motion that takes less time than one beat of a hummingbirds wing!!!!
She is punishing the SSO!
I think backing into the parking spot helps with a smooth restart.
My wife is just the opposite of most of those listed here. She always lets the car warm up, even in summer.
Here's an odd story advocating warm-up time. About 10 years ago I rebuilt the transmission in my '78 Dodge pickup and used the "heavy duty" cast iron front band that many transmission companies substitute in place of the sheet metal stock part. Well one day it was in the single digits and I hopped in the truck and dropped it in gear shortly after startup and while still at fast idle. The truck lurched forward followed by a loud "snap" as the band broke in half from the cold and stress. Ever since then I allow a little bit of warmup time if it's cold.
Those NP203 transfer cases are ridiculously heavy.
Here's an odd story advocating warm-up time. About 10 years ago I rebuilt the transmission in my '78 Dodge pickup and used the "heavy duty" cast iron front band that many transmission companies substitute in place of the sheet metal stock part. Well one day it was in the single digits and I hopped in the truck and dropped it in gear shortly after startup and while still at fast idle. The truck lurched forward followed by a loud "snap" as the band broke in half from the cold and stress. Ever since then I allow a little bit of warmup time if it's cold.
Those NP203 transfer cases are ridiculously heavy.
I let my car warm up for 5 mins then take off in summer. Winter i usually go 10 minutes then drive. I never understood the notion of jumping in the car then driving slowly until it warms up. To each its own.
Originally Posted By: NightRiderQ45
I let my car warm up for 5 minutes then take off in summer. Winter i usually go 10 minutes then drive. I never understood the notion of jumping in the car then driving slowly until it warms up. To each its own.
My daughter did a report on letting your car idle for 10 minutes vs starting it waiting a min then driving it for 10 minutes.
The water temps after 10 minutes on idle came up to only 135 degrees where the car operated for 10 minutes got up to 185.
Never mind that a car sitting is wasting fuel, your engine is warming up quicker when operated.
Also, you get heat to the heater much quicker than sitting for 10-15mins. How fast? With the heater controls on max fan on 3 the heater put out more heat (ie much warmer air) in 5 minutes than the car sitting for 10 minutes.
All of this was using scan gauge II and digital air temp gauge in the dash vents. Outside temps single digits.
She got a A on this and it was in the front of the science fair.
Bill
I let my car warm up for 5 minutes then take off in summer. Winter i usually go 10 minutes then drive. I never understood the notion of jumping in the car then driving slowly until it warms up. To each its own.
My daughter did a report on letting your car idle for 10 minutes vs starting it waiting a min then driving it for 10 minutes.
The water temps after 10 minutes on idle came up to only 135 degrees where the car operated for 10 minutes got up to 185.
Never mind that a car sitting is wasting fuel, your engine is warming up quicker when operated.
Also, you get heat to the heater much quicker than sitting for 10-15mins. How fast? With the heater controls on max fan on 3 the heater put out more heat (ie much warmer air) in 5 minutes than the car sitting for 10 minutes.
All of this was using scan gauge II and digital air temp gauge in the dash vents. Outside temps single digits.
She got a A on this and it was in the front of the science fair.
Bill
Originally Posted By: TallPaul
Originally Posted By: Bambam
My wife in one motion turnkey reverse brake drive gas go! One fluid motion that takes less time than one beat of a hummingbirds wing!!!!
She is punishing the SSO!
She must be in a hurry!
To get away from me I guess!!!
Originally Posted By: Bambam
My wife in one motion turnkey reverse brake drive gas go! One fluid motion that takes less time than one beat of a hummingbirds wing!!!!
She is punishing the SSO!
To get away from me I guess!!!
I start it and drive it right away.
In wicked cold weather, I let it run while I clean off the ice and snow before driving.
In wicked cold weather, I let it run while I clean off the ice and snow before driving.
The only time I did warm-up is in really cold weather.
Such as when I lived in Rochster, NY.
Then again I was usually showling my car out of a snow drift or waiting for the defrost to get warm so I could get wiper blades out of the ice (so as not to crack the gear, which I did once).
I remember really cold days the car would make a creaking sound from the drive train. I thought the car was telling me something.
Such as when I lived in Rochster, NY.
Then again I was usually showling my car out of a snow drift or waiting for the defrost to get warm so I could get wiper blades out of the ice (so as not to crack the gear, which I did once).
I remember really cold days the car would make a creaking sound from the drive train. I thought the car was telling me something.
I usually start the engine and warm it up by revving it to 6k rpms. Then dump the clutch and leave strips on the road. Gets it warmped up real fast.
In all seriousness, winters are brutal here, where your car creaks with every pebble it runs over. I usually let it warm up for 20 or 30 seconds and drive it gently the first few miles. For instance, I'll shift at 2500rpm instead of 3500rpm.
I live on a hill and I've had cases where I was doing 5000rpms trying to get out of ice on cold startup with tires spinning. Doesn't really help, I know, but sometimes I got frustrated.
In all seriousness, winters are brutal here, where your car creaks with every pebble it runs over. I usually let it warm up for 20 or 30 seconds and drive it gently the first few miles. For instance, I'll shift at 2500rpm instead of 3500rpm.
I live on a hill and I've had cases where I was doing 5000rpms trying to get out of ice on cold startup with tires spinning. Doesn't really help, I know, but sometimes I got frustrated.
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I start the car and once the idle speed is below 1,000 rpm I drive it slowly until I get to the highway. That's usually about a 3-4 minute drive from the house. The acceleration ramp is long so its a nice gradual acceleration to highway speed.
Frank D
Frank D
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I start the car and once the idle speed is below 1,000 rpm I drive it slowly until I get to the highway. That's usually about a 3-4 minute drive from the house. The acceleration ramp is long so its a nice gradual acceleration to highway speed.
Frank D
If I waited for my idle speed to lower to 1000 rpm, I'd be there for at least 15-20 mins.
My high idle for the first 5-7 mins is 2000-1600 rpm once the temps are below freezing.
I'm about 2 miles until I get on the freeway then its 2800-3000 rpm for almost 50 miles.
Bill
I start the car and once the idle speed is below 1,000 rpm I drive it slowly until I get to the highway. That's usually about a 3-4 minute drive from the house. The acceleration ramp is long so its a nice gradual acceleration to highway speed.
Frank D
If I waited for my idle speed to lower to 1000 rpm, I'd be there for at least 15-20 mins.
My high idle for the first 5-7 mins is 2000-1600 rpm once the temps are below freezing.
I'm about 2 miles until I get on the freeway then its 2800-3000 rpm for almost 50 miles.
Bill
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I start the car and once the idle speed is below 1,000 rpm I drive it slowly until I get to the highway. That's usually about a 3-4 minute drive from the house. The acceleration ramp is long so its a nice gradual acceleration to highway speed.
Frank D
If I waited for my idle speed to lower to 1000 rpm, I'd be there for at least 15-20 mins.
My high idle for the first 5-7 mins is 2000-1600 rpm once the temps are below freezing.
I'm about 2 miles until I get on the freeway then its 2800-3000 rpm for almost 50 miles.
Bill
Wow, my oldest van a 1988 takes about 3-5 minutes when its very cold to idle down. My newest an 08 takes about a minute or two when its very cold. Probably has a lot to do with temps where you live vs where I live..
Frank D
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I start the car and once the idle speed is below 1,000 rpm I drive it slowly until I get to the highway. That's usually about a 3-4 minute drive from the house. The acceleration ramp is long so its a nice gradual acceleration to highway speed.
Frank D
If I waited for my idle speed to lower to 1000 rpm, I'd be there for at least 15-20 mins.
My high idle for the first 5-7 mins is 2000-1600 rpm once the temps are below freezing.
I'm about 2 miles until I get on the freeway then its 2800-3000 rpm for almost 50 miles.
Bill
Wow, my oldest van a 1988 takes about 3-5 minutes when its very cold to idle down. My newest an 08 takes about a minute or two when its very cold. Probably has a lot to do with temps where you live vs where I live..
Frank D
Winter, spring, summer or fall; I let my car idle for at least 20 seconds before going into gear. I never idle more than 30 seconds, unless I leave my coffee on the diner table in the house. Then I run up to the door to realize I locked it which means I have to run back to the car and turn it off. This only happens when I'm getting a really late start.
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