ivanisok

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The search link wasnt working, so I thought I'd ask here.
Is it necessary warming up the car in the morning? If so, how long?

Thanks in advance.

Revelation Z28

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i let mine warm up on cold starts until 180*

ErikElvis

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Ya dont have to let it warm up all the way. Just give it a min or two to get the oil churnin and drive easy till shes warm.

Starz T/A 17

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Yea give it a minute or two, and then just dont drive it hard until it completely warms up

fccs

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yea but when its warm out like into may and june when its like 70 in the mornings or higher then its not a big deal start it let it sit for 30sec it should already be warm obviously then you can take it out fine

Reidonly

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Yeah if its spring or summer, i usually just get in and go, but take it easy for a little while. If its winter, I usually let it sit running until the temp needle starts to move, then I drive but take it easy until fully warmed up.

KW4life06

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when its neg 20 out, i like to get in it and go, and hammer it all the way haha. dont worry guys im bs lol

rk_2000_Z/28

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It's necessary if you have any kind of an aftermarket cam! But even on my old Z I always let it sit for at least a couple of minutes (unless I was late for work and even then I still gave her a minute)

Mr.Powers

I give it a minute, and until it reaches atleast 160 i don't go past 2400rpms.

Smoke Panther

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there was a huge thread about this a while ago....

basically, pussyfooting it for about 5 or so minutes is much better than letting the car sit and idle for 10 minutes

jond99

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+1 i agree.

kyles2000z

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you dont hafta let it sit and warm up, just dont drive it hard until the temp gauge starts climbing.

ls1charged

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i would do it for like a minute just so the oil can start going through the motor at least.

bjamick

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Ya usually i just start mine up and leave out of my driveway sideways, it usually gets up in temp pretty quik that way

FLA02TA

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A few issues of Popular Mechanics ago they did a write-up on it. The verdict was that modern cars don't need to warm up at all. I still let mine sit until the temp gauge starts to move and don't get on it at all. I don't like seeing the oil pressure at 80 psi.

cookba

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i let mine sit for about 3-5 minutes. then i drive out. whenever im running late i just go slow

Kevin Doe

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I let it warm up maybe 3 minutes, then easy driving till its up to operating temp.

NDFORSPD

+1 for idlin til it the temp gauge starts to move, and usually try to keep her under 2500 until full temp is reached. idling for more than 5 minutes is a waste,and yeah really modern cars don't need to be warmed up, but I do let her circulate the oil a bit/warm up very gently....then beat it like it owes me money

Sharpe

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I fire that bitch up in the winter with it already floored. ****'n 7000 RPM slam into first gear.

Jeep_junkie

I usually let the motor go through its cold start routine, let it come back down to a somewhat normal idle speed before driving off, otherwise it wants to idle at 1200 rpm until I come to a complete stop and allow the routine to finish