do you guys warm up your car in the morning ?
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The manual really says not to sit idle for long??? Yeah I don't think I've ever read it... not a good car guy.. I don't stop and ask for directions either. =)
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I just wait till that valve opens on the M111 after the cat warmer has done it's thing.
Takes a minute or so. Sounds like hell till it opens.
Takes a minute or so. Sounds like hell till it opens.
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As soon as the fast idle drops to normal (~30 secs), off i go. No need to wait any longer than that.
As lilbenz notes, just don't get all crazy on the cheezwhiz( as in super high revs) until it gets up to normal op temps.
As lilbenz notes, just don't get all crazy on the cheezwhiz( as in super high revs) until it gets up to normal op temps.
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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
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Just don't demand full power or high RPM from the engine until all clearances have normalised & the engine reaches operating temperature. Driving away immediately warms the engine & Cat's fastest. Most wear takes place on cold engines. This is exacerbated by open loop enriched running.
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Extended open loop running can cause fuel contamination in the oil, as well. We see this sometimes on cars that do a lot of short trips. Meanwhile I haven't driven my car but twice in the past week.. neglect, I tell you.
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I warm it up a little.
Usually it is about 1k rpm, once it drops to about 850, it's a go. Temp still show it's cold and as like others said, light driving brings it to normal temp.
Also, I notice that usually there is a air pump noise and once that is done with, the rpm usually goes down to 850. I heard that the air pump helps to get the engine warm up faster.
Oh, btw, I have a v6, so I don't know if the compressor has this thing or not.
Usually it is about 1k rpm, once it drops to about 850, it's a go. Temp still show it's cold and as like others said, light driving brings it to normal temp.
Also, I notice that usually there is a air pump noise and once that is done with, the rpm usually goes down to 850. I heard that the air pump helps to get the engine warm up faster.
Oh, btw, I have a v6, so I don't know if the compressor has this thing or not.
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I will admit mine probably does what many would consider extensive idling.
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2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
I'd have to agree - at $44k, it looked pretty Toyota-esque. If I'm paying close to $50 large, I'd better get my a$$ surrounded by leather and other creature comforts.
