Does a Z need to be warmed up in winter?

ZeeBabar · 01-03-2018, 08:37 PM

So, let’s recap: yes, modern cars can be driven in very cold weather almost immediately following start up. But the idea that there’s zero detrimental impact on the car when you do so is ridiculous.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/owne...6Hf?li=BBnbfcL

HEK · 01-03-2018, 08:40 PM

I wait for at least my RPM's drop to 1k and then I feel I'm doing the engine right

SouthArk370Z · 01-03-2018, 08:57 PM

As per HEK, I wait for fast idle to quit and then go. I'll drive easy for a mile or two before opening up the throttle.

I will let it warm up for a few minutes (until heater starts working) if I'm feeling particularly cold. But that's for me, not the engine.

Edit: That's not just for Zs (I drive a Challenger now) - applies to all modern cars.

Spooler · 01-03-2018, 11:24 PM

When it is in the 20's or below I will let it warm up for 10min or so. I only do it for the Clutch fluid. The clutch pedal acts funky. I may have a clutch master cylinder on the way out. Once the inside warms up I have no issues. Normally I will wait for it come off of fast idle and then go.

Asus_ · 01-04-2018, 01:31 AM

The car warms up easier/quicker when its driving so i try to find a good balance depending on the situation.

Modern Vehicle: slightly warm up the car so the RPM's aren't too high, should only take 1-2 minutes, if its extremely cold give it another minute, then drive the car and don't abuse it until its reached sufficient operating temperatures.

Older Vehicle: let it idle warming up a little longer then you would with a modern car

Zoren 370 · 01-04-2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

As per HEK, I wait for fast idle to quit and then go. I'll drive easy for a mile or two before opening up the throttle.

I will let it warm up for a few minutes (until heater starts working) if I'm feeling particularly cold. But that's for me, not the engine.

Edit: That's not just for Zs (I drive a Challenger now) - applies to all modern cars.

Didnt know that you ditch the 370 already.

Challenger is a nice choice. Very intimidating on the road specially on Black!

SouthArk370Z · 01-04-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Didnt know that you ditch the 370 already.

Got rid of it a while back because I couldn't find a dealer service department in this area that didn't have their heads up their a$$es.

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Challenger is a nice choice. Very intimidating on the road specially on Black!

Meh. It's a nice grocery-getter but nothing like the Z. They do look good in black but I have the doesn't-show-dirt-as-bad grey.

ayrton88 · 01-04-2018, 10:42 AM

The only reason I ever let the car warm up is because it's too cold for my comfort. As mentioned, the fluids don't warm up unless the car is being driven.

Chuck33079 · 01-04-2018, 11:19 AM

Jesus Christ. You posted a thread with exactly the opposite point of view a few months ago. You argued to the end that warming up your car was harmful. Do you remember that, or is it lost with the rest of your wits to the ravages of time?

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Warming Up Your Car in the Cold Just Harms the Engine

Fuzzzy · 01-04-2018, 11:20 AM

Trolls gonna troll. You already asked this same question here. Did your brain freeze completely?

Warming Up Your Car in the Cold Just Harms the Engine

Edit: I'm riding the slow pony today.

eastwest2300 · 01-04-2018, 11:22 AM

Montez · 01-04-2018, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

As per HEK, I wait for fast idle to quit and then go. I'll drive easy for a mile or two before opening up the throttle.

I will let it warm up for a few minutes (until heater starts working) if I'm feeling particularly cold. But that's for me, not the engine.

Edit: That's not just for Zs (I drive a Challenger now) - applies to all modern cars.

, this^^!!

alcheng · 01-05-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Trolls gonna troll. You already asked this same question here. Did your brain freeze completely?

Warming Up Your Car in the Cold Just Harms the Engine

Edit: I'm riding the slow pony today.

maybe he thinks the Z has a carburetor engines.....

Alz370 · 01-11-2018, 04:04 PM

Just start and drive it! Lay off the high revs or engine load until the engine oil needle begins to lift.

God-Speed · 01-11-2018, 04:51 PM

01-03-2018, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Does a Z need to be warmed up in winter? So, let’s recap: yes, modern cars can be driven in very cold weather almost immediately following start up. But the idea that there’s zero detrimental impact on the car when you do so is ridiculous. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/owne...6Hf?li=BBnbfcL

01-03-2018, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	As per HEK, I wait for fast idle to quit and then go. I'll drive easy for a mile or two before opening up the throttle. I will let it warm up for a few minutes (until heater starts working) if I'm feeling particularly cold. But that's for me, not the engine. Edit: That's not just for Zs (I drive a Challenger now) - applies to all modern cars. Montez, Zoren 370, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-03-2018, 11:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	When it is in the 20's or below I will let it warm up for 10min or so. I only do it for the Clutch fluid. The clutch pedal acts funky. I may have a clutch master cylinder on the way out. Once the inside warms up I have no issues. Normally I will wait for it come off of fast idle and then go. HEK and Hotrodz like this.

01-04-2018, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Asus_ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: neverland. Posts: 348 Drives: 2011 370z T/S Rep Power: 1171	The car warms up easier/quicker when its driving so i try to find a good balance depending on the situation. Modern Vehicle: slightly warm up the car so the RPM's aren't too high, should only take 1-2 minutes, if its extremely cold give it another minute, then drive the car and don't abuse it until its reached sufficient operating temperatures. Older Vehicle: let it idle warming up a little longer then you would with a modern car Last edited by Asus_; 01-04-2018 at 01:35 AM.

01-04-2018, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	Trolls gonna troll. You already asked this same question here. Did your brain freeze completely? Warming Up Your Car in the Cold Just Harms the Engine Edit: I'm riding the slow pony today. eastwest2300, cv129, Chuck33079 and 4 others like this. Last edited by Fuzzzy; 01-04-2018 at 11:22 AM.

01-03-2018, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	I wait for at least my RPM's drop to 1k and then I feel I'm doing the engine right

01-04-2018, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	The only reason I ever let the car warm up is because it's too cold for my comfort. As mentioned, the fluids don't warm up unless the car is being driven.

01-04-2018, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
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01-11-2018, 04:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Alz370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	Just start and drive it! Lay off the high revs or engine load until the engine oil needle begins to lift.

01-11-2018, 04:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
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