How long do you let your car warm up?

MJB · 02-19-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2xtreme1

That's what I pretty much do, warm up anywhere up to 5 minutes or so then drive and keep low rpms and accelerate slow. 10-15 mins later I am at around 180f .

Yeah, and i try to stay off the freeway until my temps build up. So I'll drive around on side streets which has alot of stop go traffic. If I get on the freeway before I reach 180, I may never even get there.

enkei2k · 02-19-2013, 09:46 PM

I voted "I wait for the water temp to move off the bottom"

My car is in the garage so this is what usually happens on cold start:

- wait for idle to drop to normal
- pull out of garage
- wait for water temp to move 1 dot up (might as well do a walk around/QD while this happens)
- drive away

FairladyZ · 02-19-2013, 09:51 PM

until there are 6-7 bubles on the water temp gauge

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

until there are 6-7 bubles on the water temp gauge

The 7th is operating temp

FairladyZ · 02-19-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

The 7th is operating temp

and that is what i voted

Streetlife · 02-20-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

until there are 6-7 bubles on the water temp gauge

Same here, and i wait until my oil temp is past 180 before going over 4k RPM.

Ackrite · 02-19-2013, 09:51 PM

Once it moves off the bottom, to the 2nd or 3rd light, then I back out the driveway and idle in neutral all the way down the street. It's a good 1/2 mile downhill to the main street and I get up to about 25 mph. The water temp is usually at operating temp by then.

CDepp · 02-19-2013, 09:52 PM

I actually listen for the choke to regulate, or I time the lopes. With a stock exhaust it's not to hard to tell. I expect with a modified exhaust it's even easier.

/Although, I have to say, for those in colder temps, and with the choke engaged, they must get a "good-morning" run for the first few minutes with that extra throttle response! Ihave had to run out of the house in cold weather, as many of us have, and kinda like the extra 'urmph' it gives us.

XiP · 02-19-2013, 09:52 PM

[X] Warm up?!?!?! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU WARM IT UP? THIS AIN'T NO 1920'S CAR, modern technology FTW!!!

works for all the toyotas we've owned, and nissan is similar enough

CDepp · 02-19-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

[X] Warm up?!?!?! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU WARM IT UP? THIS AIN'T NO 1920'S CAR, modern technology FTW!!!

works for all the toyotas we've owned, and nissan is similar enough

lol. You can never ride one of my modern technology bikes. (if the fiance would ever let me have another)

tWeEzY · 02-19-2013, 09:52 PM

From my understanding, car heats up when driven so for me, 30sec to a minute unless the windows are frosted. Ive always done this on all my cars. One time I had to get in my car, start it up and move it asap. I felt so bad i wanted to cry. I hate dropping it off at the dealership overnight cuz im sure they just start up and take off.

6MT · 02-19-2013, 09:54 PM

Poll question: none of the above.

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Poll question: none of the above.

What do you do?

6MT · 02-19-2013, 09:57 PM

See above ... Second post.

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

See above ... Second post.

Lol, my bad, didn't pay close enough attention. My bad

View Poll Results: How long do you let your car warm up?
I let the juices flow then drive (30 seconds)	75	23.96%
I wait for the water temp to move off the bottom	37	11.82%
I wait for the water temp get to operating temp	13	4.15%
I wait for the oil temp to move off the bottom	16	5.11%
I wait for the oil temp to get to operating temperature (man that must take a while)	7	2.24%
I let the juices flow then drive like a granny until everything warms up	73	23.32%
I don't wait for it to warm up but I drive like a granny until everything gets to temp	39	12.46%
Warm up?!?!?! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU WARM IT UP? THIS AIN'T NO 1920'S CAR, modern technology FTW!!!	53	16.93%
Voters: 313. You may not vote on this poll

02-19-2013, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	I voted "I wait for the water temp to move off the bottom" My car is in the garage so this is what usually happens on cold start: - wait for idle to drop to normal - pull out of garage - wait for water temp to move 1 dot up (might as well do a walk around/QD while this happens) - drive away __________________ ...need boost...

02-19-2013, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 14	I actually listen for the choke to regulate, or I time the lopes. With a stock exhaust it's not to hard to tell. I expect with a modified exhaust it's even easier. /Although, I have to say, for those in colder temps, and with the choke engaged, they must get a "good-morning" run for the first few minutes with that extra throttle response! Ihave had to run out of the house in cold weather, as many of us have, and kinda like the extra 'urmph' it gives us. __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

02-19-2013, 09:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Poll question: none of the above. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-19-2013, 09:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	See above ... Second post. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-19-2013, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 18	until there are 6-7 bubles on the water temp gauge

02-19-2013, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ackrite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fontana, ca Posts: 190 Drives: '12 White Nismo Z Rep Power: 14	Once it moves off the bottom, to the 2nd or 3rd light, then I back out the driveway and idle in neutral all the way down the street. It's a good 1/2 mile downhill to the main street and I get up to about 25 mph. The water temp is usually at operating temp by then.

02-19-2013, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 534	[X] Warm up?!?!?! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU WARM IT UP? THIS AIN'T NO 1920'S CAR, modern technology FTW!!! works for all the toyotas we've owned, and nissan is similar enough

02-19-2013, 09:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
tWeEzY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: d.c Posts: 149 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	From my understanding, car heats up when driven so for me, 30sec to a minute unless the windows are frosted. Ive always done this on all my cars. One time I had to get in my car, start it up and move it asap. I felt so bad i wanted to cry. I hate dropping it off at the dealership overnight cuz im sure they just start up and take off.

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