the right way to worm up car ? to what temp ??
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not really sure what the question.. is it what temp should the car be warmed up in the morning...
may people have different answers tot his question.. i generally wait till the rpm needle comes down and the engine is running at normal idle.. usually take about a minute to do this...
this is just what I do....
may people have different answers tot his question.. i generally wait till the rpm needle comes down and the engine is running at normal idle.. usually take about a minute to do this...
this is just what I do....
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I put it into reverse before I start the car, turn off ESP, then hit the gas and turn the key. Usually redline it to a big smokey burnout and fly out of the garage. Turn the wheel, slam it into drive, still mashing the gas, hold the shift knob to the left to put 'er in 1st, and the tires should keep roasting. As you bounce off the rev limiter up your street, the engine will come up to temperature nicely.
That's what I do- your mileage may vary
That's what I do- your mileage may vary
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Originally posted by Newbie
I put it into reverse before I start the car, turn off ESP, then hit the gas and turn the key. Usually redline it to a big smokey burnout and fly out of the garage. Turn the wheel, slam it into drive, still mashing the gas, hold the shift knob to the left to put 'er in 1st, and the tires should keep roasting. As you bounce off the rev limiter up your street, the engine will come up to temperature nicely.
That's what I do- your mileage may vary
I put it into reverse before I start the car, turn off ESP, then hit the gas and turn the key. Usually redline it to a big smokey burnout and fly out of the garage. Turn the wheel, slam it into drive, still mashing the gas, hold the shift knob to the left to put 'er in 1st, and the tires should keep roasting. As you bounce off the rev limiter up your street, the engine will come up to temperature nicely.
That's what I do- your mileage may vary
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LOL LOL LOL..... thats what i do too! Except i dont put it in reverse.. i fish-tail a 180 degree burn up and slam it sideways out of the driveway! Hoping no cars are driving past at that time!
By then ( after engine cutout kicks in about 1000 times ) temp is usually up to working limits!
And off i go to work with an uncertain smile on my face!
LOL LOL LOL..... thats what i do too! Except i dont put it in reverse.. i fish-tail a 180 degree burn up and slam it sideways out of the driveway! Hoping no cars are driving past at that time!
By then ( after engine cutout kicks in about 1000 times ) temp is usually up to working limits!
And off i go to work with an uncertain smile on my face!
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Hmm, I'm more on the easy side I guess. I watch the water-temp guage closely and try not to rev over 3000 before the water temp is somewhere around 82-90 degrees (Celsius) 
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What I usually do is:
As soon as I turn it on, it'll rev above 1000 rpms for a short while before dropping down to below 1000 rpms. I then drive pretty conservatively till the engine heats up to about halfway on the temp gauge (~80C?) at while point I will floor it to 200km/hr. That heats things up.
As soon as I turn it on, it'll rev above 1000 rpms for a short while before dropping down to below 1000 rpms. I then drive pretty conservatively till the engine heats up to about halfway on the temp gauge (~80C?) at while point I will floor it to 200km/hr. That heats things up.
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i was told by my technician that the best way to warm up the car is to drive it immediately.. but very slowly. Letting it idle and revving it when starting screws up your exhaust system ( he claims ).
i was told by my technician that the best way to warm up the car is to drive it immediately.. but very slowly. Letting it idle and revving it when starting screws up your exhaust system ( he claims ).
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Originally posted by Ahmed
safet...
i was told by my technician that the best way to warm up the car is to drive it immediately.. but very slowly. Letting it idle and revving it when starting screws up your exhaust system ( he claims ).
safet...
i was told by my technician that the best way to warm up the car is to drive it immediately.. but very slowly. Letting it idle and revving it when starting screws up your exhaust system ( he claims ).
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Originally posted by Fuzzo
what safet means about revving is when you turn on the car in the morning.. the engine revs higher than normal for about a minute.. then the revs slow down and he drives off...which is what i do as well...
what safet means about revving is when you turn on the car in the morning.. the engine revs higher than normal for about a minute.. then the revs slow down and he drives off...which is what i do as well...
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Lol, I dunno why that freaks so many people out. I love it- I think it's a great feature. As far as I understand, it's mainly to get the exhaust components up to functional temperature more quickly, and therefore it helps reduce emissions, but it obviously aids in warming the engine as well.
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Originally posted by FrankW
and YES, you'll damage your piston by doing so before the oil reaches the working temp and properly lubercate the engine.
and YES, you'll damage your piston by doing so before the oil reaches the working temp and properly lubercate the engine.
./screeeeetch/ROOOOOOOAAAAAAAARRRRR
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I think if you want to have the engine last you a long time and not give you any problems, it is a good idea to let it warm up a little before driving off. After all, look at what's happening: the engine is composed of metal, metal expands, the engine was built with specifications expecting the temperatures the metal will expand to when it is going thru normal driving. Not allowing the engine to warm up properly can cause greater variations in these specs as the engine is working (i.e. pistons, etc.) Also driving the engine from cold could also shock the metal, metal that goes quickly from cold to hot can develop cracks, however small these over time can develop to leaks, to other imperfections.
And also letting it run 10-30 seconds initially during the >1000 rpm time before it goes <1000 rpm lets the oil flow throughout the engine. Imagine running an engine without oil? Ever seen those Castro commercials? That's why you gotta have it lubed well before you drive off.
Ok enough of me acting smart I'm going back to work.
And also letting it run 10-30 seconds initially during the >1000 rpm time before it goes <1000 rpm lets the oil flow throughout the engine. Imagine running an engine without oil? Ever seen those Castro commercials? That's why you gotta have it lubed well before you drive off.
Ok enough of me acting smart I'm going back to work.
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From: Florida
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No warm-up necessary here, because of the notorious Florida heat waves, particularly the Miami Heat.
Hence, I use dry ice during the summer/rainy season and regular ice during the winter to keep the AMG powerplant temperate...
Hence, I use dry ice during the summer/rainy season and regular ice during the winter to keep the AMG powerplant temperate...
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During the spring and summer here in boston, i usually just let the engine run for about a minute before I even touch the accelerator. Then slowly accelerate down the road.
Winter here.........I turn the car on. Turn the heat all the way up and turn the heated seats on. Go back in the house. 5 or 10 minutes later I go back to the car and its ready waiting for me. The car is all defrosted and the interior is nice and warm and the heated seats are very nice. Just wished this car had a heated steering wheel.
I think when I was in Germany, it was illegal to let the car idle.....correct me if i'm wrong.
Winter here.........I turn the car on. Turn the heat all the way up and turn the heated seats on. Go back in the house. 5 or 10 minutes later I go back to the car and its ready waiting for me. The car is all defrosted and the interior is nice and warm and the heated seats are very nice. Just wished this car had a heated steering wheel.
I think when I was in Germany, it was illegal to let the car idle.....correct me if i'm wrong.
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the temperature today at 7:00 am was 42 degrees celsius! By midday, the temperature recorded was 53 degrees celsius!
i dont think i need to warm sh*t before driving off!!!
i dont think i need to warm sh*t before driving off!!!
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Originally posted by Newbie
Lol, I dunno why that freaks so many people out. I love it- I think it's a great feature. As far as I understand, it's mainly to get the exhaust components up to functional temperature more quickly, and therefore it helps reduce emissions, but it obviously aids in warming the engine as well.
Lol, I dunno why that freaks so many people out. I love it- I think it's a great feature. As far as I understand, it's mainly to get the exhaust components up to functional temperature more quickly, and therefore it helps reduce emissions, but it obviously aids in warming the engine as well.
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A long time ago, Click and Clack, or someone like that did a study and found no benefits to warming up your engine. None. By the time you move your hand from the ignition switch to the gear shift, the pistons are toasty.
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Originally posted by Fuzzo
I don't think the engine revving high at initial startup is a mb feature.. all cars do that...
I don't think the engine revving high at initial startup is a mb feature.. all cars do that...
so far my Benz is the only car I've driven that revs higher for about 30-45 seconds after I start her up. What other cars do you have that do that????
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Originally posted by Newbie
Bump for Frank.
Bump for Frank.
