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Spikuh · 11-29-2011, 08:34 AM

I just don't like how long it takes the car to warm up when it gets this cold. Makes it harder to hit my mpg target.

brucelidat · 11-29-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spikuh

I just don't like how long it takes the car to warm up when it gets this cold. Makes it harder to hit my mpg target.

Just curious, how do we know when your cars are warmed up? I usually wait about 35 seconds for the RPMs to drop close to 1k then drive slowly out of my parking structure. Is there an official indicator of when we are warmed up enough?

Masa · 11-29-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Just curious, how do we know when your cars are warmed up? I usually wait about 35 seconds for the RPMs to drop close to 1k then drive slowly out of my parking structure. Is there an official indicator of when we are warmed up enough?

I do the same on cold mornings. I will let it idle for about 30 sec. or so until the revs drop to ~1krpm and drive it normally. I won't push it hard until the oil temps are at 180, then the fun begins.

m4a1mustang · 11-29-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Just curious, how do we know when your cars are warmed up? I usually wait about 35 seconds for the RPMs to drop close to 1k then drive slowly out of my parking structure. Is there an official indicator of when we are warmed up enough?

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Originally Posted by Masa

I do the same on cold mornings. I will let it idle for about 30 sec. or so until the revs drop to ~1krpm and drive it normally. I won't push it hard until the oil temps are at 180, then the fun begins.

^ This

When the oil temp reaches 180*F you are good to go. Before then keep the revs low. Not only is the oil cold but it's also under quite a bit of pressure.

brucelidat · 11-29-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I do the same on cold mornings. I will let it idle for about 30 sec. or so until the revs drop to ~1krpm and drive it normally. I won't push it hard until the oil temps are at 180, then the fun begins.

With an oil cooler, though, it's hard to hit 180 on short drives especially in cool weather.

m4a1mustang · 11-29-2011, 01:52 PM

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With an oil cooler, though, it's hard to hit 180 on short drives especially in cool weather.

You need to fabricate a cover for your oil cooler. You want to block off at least half of the rows in cooler weather so you can get the oil warmed up.

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Spikuh A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Ark Posts: 2,357 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 21	I just don't like how long it takes the car to warm up when it gets this cold. Makes it harder to hit my mpg target.