winter engine warm up evo vs 911
Originally Posted by ChangBang
I always warm up my car for about 3-4 minutes while I smoke a cigarette. Then I take it easy for the first 10 minutes, and usually I shift before the turbo starts spooling.
I also let my car cool off for about 3-4 minutes before shutting off, while I'm smoking another cigarette.
So that's two cigarettes whenever I drive my Evo.
I also let my car cool off for about 3-4 minutes before shutting off, while I'm smoking another cigarette.
So that's two cigarettes whenever I drive my Evo.
I start my car in the morning, strap the kids in and drive gently till it's warmed up. I would think gentle driving would be better than idling as well.
Mixed thoughts. My friend told me his early 90's BMW (I think the 325 model) says in the manual to drive immediatly and not warm up the engine. However it also says to take it easy until the temperature starts to rise. I warm up my evo till the needles moves then stay out of boost until it reaches the normal temp.
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Originally Posted by bryans2k
The answer is obvious... You do more damage to your engine allowing it to sit there because it takes a very long time for oil to come to temperature while the engine is idling.
Originally Posted by Mr. Evo IX
Yer Evo is going to give you cancer
I start my car in the morning, strap the kids in and drive gently till it's warmed up. I would think gentle driving would be better than idling as well.
I start my car in the morning, strap the kids in and drive gently till it's warmed up. I would think gentle driving would be better than idling as well.
yea 12qts is right its a 2006 911s. so i guess porsche is right, driv\e it but dont beat on it until its warm... guess i just saved myself a min of warmup time.
o and i got even with her. last night i took it out and ragged on it all up and down the mass pike. if you guys think the evo is stable at high speeds go test drive a porsche now
o and i got even with her. last night i took it out and ragged on it all up and down the mass pike. if you guys think the evo is stable at high speeds go test drive a porsche now
I would imagine our iron block has alot to do with the needed warm up Vs. an all-aluminum engine.
In any case, couple of mins. warm up IS needed on the evo, followed by gentle driving.
In any case, couple of mins. warm up IS needed on the evo, followed by gentle driving.
From Exxon Mobil via some NASCAR "Crew Chief" who seems to know what he's talking about:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051207/20051207005048.html?.v=1
Vehicle Warm-up
When starting a vehicle in cold weather, be sure to allow the engine to idle for a few seconds before driving off. Why? Because doing so will ensure proper oil flow and lubrication. That said, don't allow the engine to idle for a prolonged period after start-up in cold weather. All this does is waste fuel. It doesn't do anything to warm drive-train components. After starting your car and allowing it to idle for a short time, just drive easily for several miles to ensure proper vehicle warm-up.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051207/20051207005048.html?.v=1
Vehicle Warm-up
When starting a vehicle in cold weather, be sure to allow the engine to idle for a few seconds before driving off. Why? Because doing so will ensure proper oil flow and lubrication. That said, don't allow the engine to idle for a prolonged period after start-up in cold weather. All this does is waste fuel. It doesn't do anything to warm drive-train components. After starting your car and allowing it to idle for a short time, just drive easily for several miles to ensure proper vehicle warm-up.
Originally Posted by nyrican
I would definitly let the Evo warm up like you said at least until the needle starts moving. I would think that would be the case for ANY car. I am in MA too so I understand how cold its been here. It just cant be good for the engine and oil to go from sub zero temps to operating temps that quickly. I remember reading on here that it can be especially bad for turbo ( fins I think )do to the rapid change in temp.
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Originally Posted by jjm4life
i just thought this was strange:
this morning the weather here in boston was pretty rugged, enough so that my mother didnt want to drive her 911s until the weather passed. so i let her borrow my evo since i had nowhere to go (home on break) i give her the keys she jumps right in and tears off. i called her immedaitaley saying " is that how you treat your porsche?" so she tells me that not only did the delership tell her to not to warm up the car, but the manual also says drive it immediately and let it warm uop from use.. any thoughts on this? what do you guys do? i always let it sit until the needle at least starts to move
p.s she also uses mobil1 and the dealer told her to change the oil after the 3500 mile break in and then like once a yr... nuts
this morning the weather here in boston was pretty rugged, enough so that my mother didnt want to drive her 911s until the weather passed. so i let her borrow my evo since i had nowhere to go (home on break) i give her the keys she jumps right in and tears off. i called her immedaitaley saying " is that how you treat your porsche?" so she tells me that not only did the delership tell her to not to warm up the car, but the manual also says drive it immediately and let it warm uop from use.. any thoughts on this? what do you guys do? i always let it sit until the needle at least starts to move
p.s she also uses mobil1 and the dealer told her to change the oil after the 3500 mile break in and then like once a yr... nuts
And they take 8.7 quarts of oil with filter.
and as far as warm up goes, this is what the owners manual states....
-Do not let engine idle to warm up.
-When starting the engine, be ready to drive immediately.
Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid engine speeds above 4200 rpms during the first 5 minutes.
Hope this clarifies a few things
Last edited by Evilution VIII; Dec 17, 2005 at 08:53 AM.
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