Cold starting procedure?
02-09-2005, 06:04 AM
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Cold starting procedure?
I'm in the Northeast and so I'm wondering what other people do when starting their car in sub freezing temps - especially after it's been sitting all night or longer.
Fire up and go?
Let it idle for X minutes then go?
Let it idle for a few mins, rev it a few times?
What?
Why?
Just curious.
Fire up and go?
Let it idle for X minutes then go?
Let it idle for a few mins, rev it a few times?
What?
Why?
Just curious.
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02-09-2005, 07:51 AM
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Fire up, let idle at least until it gets oil pressure
i wait for my brake light to go off (10-15 seconds). I don't go over 3,000 rpms or any boost until the oil gets up to the first tick mark, by that time, the coolant is up to temp.
02-09-2005, 08:09 AM
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Fire her up...then do a 4 wheel burn-out..out of the garage ;)
No seriously like the other guys have said...just start her up and drive. Try to stay out of the boost till she gets warm. I ususally wait till I start to see some upward activty on the oil and coolant temps before getting in any boost above 10 PSI. But easier said then done w/ my car 
IF it is really cold outside maybe let her warm up for 5 minutes.
IF it is really cold outside maybe let her warm up for 5 minutes.
02-09-2005, 10:29 AM
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I prefer fire and drive, but when I take the car to work, the drive is only a few minutes, so...
I let the car warm up for 15 minutes while I shower and dress. I figure it's the least of two evils
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02-09-2005, 11:24 AM
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Correct. If you let it idle for a long time, it's bad for the engine.
Engine, tranny, and other misc parts should be warmed up and used together. Unless it's frickin' freezing (0 F or colder), I drive shortly after starting the car, but go easy.
