Drive COLD or WARM?

Hugoneus · 03-02-2010, 04:53 PM

Here is a question for ya:

Some people suggest to wait for the car to warm up during cold days to avoid running at higher than idel RPMs when the oil is still cold.

Others suggest that you should start right away, because if the goal is to get the oil warmed up, you should warm it up as quickly as possible. (Of course you don't floor it, but you start driving right away).

I tend to go with the first approach, what do you guys think?

vipor · 03-02-2010, 04:54 PM

I take it real easy (2 - 3k) until the water temp starts moving then keep it under 4 - 5k until the oil temp moves.

kenchan · 03-02-2010, 04:56 PM

i think i read somewhere you want to give it like 30seconds before you move. i could be wrong. i just fire up the car, buckle up, set my tunes and by that time it's like 30seconds past.

then no hard acceleration until water temp is nominal temp range.

for my dd (honda fit), i just start and go even in 0F. by the time car is fired up, my clutch is engaged and im off. i just drive real easy until water temp is normal.

Montez · 03-02-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think i read somewhere you want to give it like 30seconds before you move. i could be wrong. i just fire up the car, buckle up, set my tunes and by that time it's like 30seconds past.

then no hard acceleration until water temp is nominal temp range.

for my dd (honda fit), i just start and go even in 0F. by the time car is fired up, my clutch is engaged and im off. i just drive real easy until water temp is normal.

I follow that 30 sec thingy as well, and usually wait till my cars have really warmed up before I gas them hard.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 05:03 PM

I usually just idle out of my garage (no throttle) once I've gotten situated, buckled, stereo set, etc. It's probably about 30 sec or so before I rev it.

Matt · 03-02-2010, 05:08 PM

I have a tube that reroutes all my exhaust fumes directly into the cabin, to bring up the interior temperature right away after a cold start.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 05:16 PM

Plus you're happy all the time!

IDZRVIT · 03-02-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I have a tube that reroutes all my exhaust fumes directly into the cabin, to bring up the interior temperature right away after a cold start.

gumpy · 03-02-2010, 05:21 PM

This is triggered a question for me, is oil temp more important or the water temp? I mean most cars don't even have the oil temp guage...

Hugoneus · 03-02-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I have a tube that reroutes all my exhaust fumes directly into the cabin, to bring up the interior temperature right away after a cold start.

Very nice idea. I am on my way to the store to pick up some tubes.

KillerBee370 · 03-02-2010, 05:29 PM

I guess it depends on how much of a rush I'm in. Since I make it a point never to be in a rush, I guess I go with option #1 usually.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gumpy

This is triggered a question for me, is oil temp more important or the water temp? I mean most cars don't even have the oil temp guage...

Oil temp is definitely more important as far as motor longevity goes. That's why until it starts moving I don't really get on it.

gumpy · 03-02-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

Oil temp is definitely more important as far as motor longevity goes. That's why until it starts moving I don't really get on it.

ah ok thanks for that, i should ease off a bit as well then... the thing takes too long to warm up but >< the freeway is only 1.5km away from my house =/

antman22 · 03-02-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think i read somewhere you want to give it like 30seconds before you move. i could be wrong. i just fire up the car, buckle up, set my tunes and by that time it's like 30seconds past.

then no hard acceleration until water temp is nominal temp range.

I typically follow suit. I turn on the Z, then by the time I get situated and get my ipod plugged in and get my music ready to go, 30 seconds has passed and I'm good to go. I try to keep the car under wraps until the temp is up to norm, but hey, sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you gotta punch it a little

Chriz · 03-02-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I have a tube that reroutes all my exhaust fumes directly into the cabin, to bring up the interior temperature right away after a cold start.

DIY available?

03-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I take it real easy (2 - 3k) until the water temp starts moving then keep it under 4 - 5k until the oil temp moves. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I usually just idle out of my garage (no throttle) once I've gotten situated, buckled, stereo set, etc. It's probably about 30 sec or so before I rev it. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I have a tube that reroutes all my exhaust fumes directly into the cabin, to bring up the interior temperature right away after a cold start. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Plus you're happy all the time! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-02-2010, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think i read somewhere you want to give it like 30seconds before you move. i could be wrong. i just fire up the car, buckle up, set my tunes and by that time it's like 30seconds past. then no hard acceleration until water temp is nominal temp range. for my dd (honda fit), i just start and go even in 0F. by the time car is fired up, my clutch is engaged and im off. i just drive real easy until water temp is normal.

03-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	This is triggered a question for me, is oil temp more important or the water temp? I mean most cars don't even have the oil temp guage...

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	I guess it depends on how much of a rush I'm in. Since I make it a point never to be in a rush, I guess I go with option #1 usually.

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