How long do you let your car warm up?

kenchan · 08-13-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dennis26

Wait 30 sec tops. Will drive slow till oil temp comes off the bottom.

should let oil warm up to 180 before you floor it.

forza370z · 08-13-2013, 12:25 PM

I let it warms up util I get warmed up.

Kenny · 08-14-2013, 03:21 PM

Depending on the weather, this usually takes about 1-3 mins. That's usually half a song to a full song on my iPod.

kenchan · 08-14-2013, 03:26 PM

your engine lube is oil, not water.

Jordo! · 08-14-2013, 04:38 PM

I wait for oil temps to approach 180* F before I flog it.

On the dyno I make sure all runs are taken with oil between 180* and 205* F.

THE BULL · 06-24-2021, 10:20 AM

Back from the dead. Curious for those without an oil cooler, how long does it take usually for oil temps to start moving while idling from a cold start?

SouthArk370Z · 06-24-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL

Back from the dead. Curious for those without an oil cooler, how long does it take usually for oil temps to start moving while idling from a cold start?

Depending on ambient temperature, it may take 2-3 minutes to register on the gauge. Maybe a bit longer in Winter in the higher latitudes.

A properly designed oil cooling system will have a thermo plate to limit flow to the radiator until temp gets close to operating level - ie, it won't make much difference in warm-up time.

THE BULL · 06-24-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Depending on ambient temperature, it may take 2-3 minutes to register on the gauge. Maybe a bit longer in Winter in the higher latitudes.

A properly designed oil cooling system will have a thermo plate to limit flow to the radiator until temp gets close to operating level - ie, it won't make much difference in warm-up time.

Usually, some 370z will come without an oil cooler/warmer. The engine I have doesnt have one but after 5 minutes of idling it should register something at 80F ambient right?

SouthArk370Z · 06-24-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL

Usually, some 370z will come without an oil cooler/warmer. The engine I have doesnt have one but after 5 minutes of idling it should register something at 80F ambient right?

So the question is actually "Why doesn't my oil temp gauge work?", right?

Rusty · 06-24-2021, 06:40 PM

Damn grave digger.

It takes mine about 15 minutes before I start to see the gauge move.

Spooler · 06-24-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL

Back from the dead. Curious for those without an oil cooler, how long does it take usually for oil temps to start moving while idling from a cold start?

You are in Florida, who gives a chit grave digger.

Rusty · 06-24-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You are in Florida, who gives a chit grave digger.

SonicVQ · 07-03-2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL

Back from the dead. Curious for those without an oil cooler, how long does it take usually for oil temps to start moving while idling from a cold start?

I data log EVERYTHING on my G37...
In looking at the data and doing some quick math, here is an average temp increase from ambient temp:

• Engine coolant temp increases about 32F/min (18C/min) under light load < 3500 RPM
(until the thermostat start to open, then it levels off)

• Engine oil temp increases about 14F/min (8C/min) under light load < 3500 RPM
(without factory oil cooler)

Roughly right, on a 80F morning, it should take about 4-5 minutes (( 140-80) / 14) before the oil temp gauge starts to move.

And at a 60F morning, ((140-60)/14) it should take about 5-6 minutes for the gauge to move.

Is this accurate to what you have seen?

cv129 · 07-03-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicVQ

I data log EVERYTHING on my G37...
In looking at the data and doing some quick math, here is an average temp increase from ambient temp:

• Engine coolant temp increases about 32F/min (18C/min) under light load < 3500 RPM
(until the thermostat start to open, then it levels off)

• Engine oil temp increases about 14F/min (8C/min) under light load < 3500 RPM
(without factory oil cooler)

oh nice data!

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Originally Posted by SonicVQ

Roughly right, on a 80F morning, it should take about 4-5 minutes (( 140-80) / 14) before the oil temp gauge starts to move.

And at a 60F morning, ((140-60)/14) it should take about 5-6 minutes for the gauge to move.

Is this accurate to what you have seen?

Sounds about right per my experience.

willdoms · 07-05-2021, 03:15 AM

During warmer months, I let it warm up for 30 seconds.

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%
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08-14-2013, 03:21 PM	#108 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Depending on the weather, this usually takes about 1-3 mins. That's usually half a song to a full song on my iPod. __________________

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I wait for oil temps to approach 180* F before I flog it. On the dyno I make sure all runs are taken with oil between 180* and 205* F. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,404 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Damn grave digger. It takes mine about 15 minutes before I start to see the gauge move. Spooler likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-14-2013, 03:26 PM	#109 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	your engine lube is oil, not water.

06-24-2021, 10:20 AM	#111 (permalink)
THE BULL Base Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 217 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 26849	Back from the dead. Curious for those without an oil cooler, how long does it take usually for oil temps to start moving while idling from a cold start?

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willdoms Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: GA Posts: 45 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 11	During warmer months, I let it warm up for 30 seconds.

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