Warm Up / Oil Temp Gauge

TacoZ · 12-18-2008, 03:46 AM

So I noticed that the 370Z had an oil temperature gauage. My question is, is it smart to warm up your vehicle before you drive? If so, what is the right oil temperature before you start hitting the gas?

I used to warm up my cars for about at least a minute before I drove it. Now I'm just too damn lazy or running late so I just drive right away. I haven't noticed anything bad happen.

shumby · 12-18-2008, 03:49 AM

you live in a warm place so warm up is not the important although it is good for the engine. But in cold weather climats a warm up and a block heater are a must/

blacknbean · 12-18-2008, 03:57 AM

i usually start the car and go, but refrain from spirited driving until the car is warmed up...sort of like how it works on the m3 where you can't rev all the way up until its warm

AK370Z · 12-18-2008, 04:00 AM

It's freaking 25 degrees out! Yes that's below freezing. I always warm up my car. If I am running a little late, then I would keep the RPMs below 3K until the engine warms up.

TacoZ · 12-18-2008, 04:01 AM

What about oil temperature? What is normal oil temperature for a car that is fully warmed up? I've never had an oil temperature gauage so I don't know.

BanningZ · 12-18-2008, 05:15 AM

Remote start Alarms people. We've discussed this

No need to wram up. Just click twice and take a shower. Then jump in the car

(well after you get dressed.)

Slidefox · 12-18-2008, 09:40 AM

When I start my car up the RPMs jump to like 2,000rpm and hold there for a few seconds. After about 30sec or so, they come down to about 1,000rpm. I usually wait till it does this to start driving.

nogoodname · 12-18-2008, 11:54 AM

in the summer time, it's not really necessary to do so.....but when it gets a bit cold...warming up is good !!...it will actually save you some gas if you use the block heater... letting it warm up will warm up the oil, all the valves and the catalytic converter...which needs a certain temp before it actually cleans the emissions.

jibSTir13 · 12-18-2008, 03:33 PM

the rpm gauge would read higher on my 05 sti on really cold start-ups.

regardless of the weather, i always drove the car gently until it was warmed up...

i don't think it's necessary to let the car idle for more than 15-30 seconds when the motor is cold...just don't drive the car hard until it is fully warmed up.

12-18-2008, 03:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Warm Up / Oil Temp Gauge So I noticed that the 370Z had an oil temperature gauage. My question is, is it smart to warm up your vehicle before you drive? If so, what is the right oil temperature before you start hitting the gas? I used to warm up my cars for about at least a minute before I drove it. Now I'm just too damn lazy or running late so I just drive right away. I haven't noticed anything bad happen.

12-18-2008, 03:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	you live in a warm place so warm up is not the important although it is good for the engine. But in cold weather climats a warm up and a block heater are a must/ __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-18-2008, 04:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	It's freaking 25 degrees out! Yes that's below freezing. I always warm up my car. If I am running a little late, then I would keep the RPMs below 3K until the engine warms up. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

12-18-2008, 05:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	Remote start Alarms people. We've discussed this No need to wram up. Just click twice and take a shower. Then jump in the car (well after you get dressed.) __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

12-18-2008, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 214	When I start my car up the RPMs jump to like 2,000rpm and hold there for a few seconds. After about 30sec or so, they come down to about 1,000rpm. I usually wait till it does this to start driving. __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

12-18-2008, 03:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 17	i usually start the car and go, but refrain from spirited driving until the car is warmed up...sort of like how it works on the m3 where you can't rev all the way up until its warm

12-18-2008, 04:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	What about oil temperature? What is normal oil temperature for a car that is fully warmed up? I've never had an oil temperature gauage so I don't know.

12-18-2008, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	in the summer time, it's not really necessary to do so.....but when it gets a bit cold...warming up is good !!...it will actually save you some gas if you use the block heater... letting it warm up will warm up the oil, all the valves and the catalytic converter...which needs a certain temp before it actually cleans the emissions.

12-18-2008, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
jibSTir13 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california Posts: 17 Drives: 07 Toyota FJC Rep Power: 17	the rpm gauge would read higher on my 05 sti on really cold start-ups. regardless of the weather, i always drove the car gently until it was warmed up... i don't think it's necessary to let the car idle for more than 15-30 seconds when the motor is cold...just don't drive the car hard until it is fully warmed up. jarnoir likes this.