Warming Up The Engine (What Do They Mean?)
08-05-2005, 11:37 AM
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Warming Up The Engine (What Do They Mean?)
I was reading the service manual last night and saw something I don't understand. It says "do not warm up the vehicle while stationary". I realize cars have come a long way and wouldn't be surprise at all if warming up your engine in the morning is no longer required. Do I just start and go?
Can anyone explain this?
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I realize no oil change for 13,000 miles. I think this is great! But how is this possible? I realize synthetic motor oils can go a long time and MB has come a long way, but 13k miles? Is this covered in the warranty? If not, how much?
Can anyone explain this?
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I realize no oil change for 13,000 miles. I think this is great! But how is this possible? I realize synthetic motor oils can go a long time and MB has come a long way, but 13k miles? Is this covered in the warranty? If not, how much?
08-05-2005, 12:58 PM
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You shouldn't hop in and floor it, but they do not want you sitting in your garage for 30 seconds "waiting for the engine to warm" before you pull out. That is no longer needed, and could actually be bad for car/environment.
As of 2005, "Free Schedule Maintenance" has gone away, so you'll need your check book when you go for your 13K mi oil change. The new Synthetics are better, and will last a lot longer than the old 3-5K mi we all grew up with. Synthetic oil changes are something like $100 a pop, so they better last longer.
As of 2005, "Free Schedule Maintenance" has gone away, so you'll need your check book when you go for your 13K mi oil change. The new Synthetics are better, and will last a lot longer than the old 3-5K mi we all grew up with. Synthetic oil changes are something like $100 a pop, so they better last longer.
08-05-2005, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TX4Runner
You shouldn't hop in and floor it, but they do not want you sitting in your garage for 30 seconds "waiting for the engine to warm" before you pull out. That is no longer needed, and could actually be bad for car/environment.
As of 2005, "Free Schedule Maintenance" has gone away, so you'll need your check book when you go for your 13K mi oil change. The new Synthetics are better, and will last a lot longer than the old 3-5K mi we all grew up with. Synthetic oil changes are something like $100 a pop, so they better last longer.
As of 2005, "Free Schedule Maintenance" has gone away, so you'll need your check book when you go for your 13K mi oil change. The new Synthetics are better, and will last a lot longer than the old 3-5K mi we all grew up with. Synthetic oil changes are something like $100 a pop, so they better last longer.
08-05-2005, 04:29 PM
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I usually start, seatbelt, radio, earpiece (cell phone) and i'm off. that takes about 10 seconds or so.
You can really just start and go. take it easy, 3k and under while the car warms up. It only takes a few minutes for the coolant to reach operating temp. Then you can go for it
Letting it sit and idle to warm up does not get the engine lubricated or fluids up to operating temperature as quick because it's not circulating as quick as it could be when the car is actually in motion and the engine moving. Aside from wasting gas and more pollutants (because car is not at operating temp, it emits more pollution), I can't think of anything else right now.
You can really just start and go. take it easy, 3k and under while the car warms up. It only takes a few minutes for the coolant to reach operating temp. Then you can go for it
Letting it sit and idle to warm up does not get the engine lubricated or fluids up to operating temperature as quick because it's not circulating as quick as it could be when the car is actually in motion and the engine moving. Aside from wasting gas and more pollutants (because car is not at operating temp, it emits more pollution), I can't think of anything else right now.
08-05-2005, 10:08 PM
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well this is because with the automatic trans, the fluid doesn't warm up much when it is just sitting stationary... however the engine oil will be nice and warm.
08-12-2005, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Just curious, why is it bad to warm up the engine? What happens if you do?
