winter engine warm up evo vs 911
Originally Posted by Slowride
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.
I agree with the 30 seconds and then drive off and take it easy for the first few miles. Extended idling to warm up is not good because the engine is running very rich dumping fuel in the cylinders; it will warm up much quicker under moderate load.
260,000 miles on this method in a 4G63 (not rebuilt) and still going strong. Anyone have more miles? I pulled the oil pan to reseal it at 250,000 and removed the #3 main cap to inspect the bearing and it looked like brand new. It was amazing.
260,000 miles on this method in a 4G63 (not rebuilt) and still going strong. Anyone have more miles? I pulled the oil pan to reseal it at 250,000 and removed the #3 main cap to inspect the bearing and it looked like brand new. It was amazing.
Agan...yes. Turbo or not. Idle long enough to circulate oil, then gentle driving until up to operating temp. Example: Gentle driving below 3K until you are ready to let the turbo spin on warm oil...standard practice.
Originally Posted by Slowride
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.
