View Poll Results: Do you let your (LSX) car warm up before you drive it?
Yes, always.
98
50.78%
Only when it's cold outside.
51
26.42%
Never! Just get in and go!
44
22.80%
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Warm up?
12-11-2007, 03:34 PM
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everyday i always warm it up, i go outside start my car and lock my doors and then go inside eat somethin real quick (5 mins) and then open my door with my extra key in my wallet, its usally about the 2nd big line past 100 and i drive under 2k rpm till its normal operating temps, or till skip shift turns on!
12-11-2007, 04:06 PM
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About what I do, just take it easy for the most part until it is warmed up. If its really cold I'll let it sit for a little longer than usual. With my damn LT's, ORY, and Loudmouth I hate letting it sit for too long early in the morning, or I should say my neighbors prolly hate it.
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12-11-2007, 07:09 PM
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After I start it I wait until I see oil pressure and start driving. Since the first mile from my house is gravel I limit my speed to 20 MPH to reduce rock chips. The next mile is pavement with a liberal scattering of potholes so I stay under 45 MPH. Once I'm past this I let it rip.
12-11-2007, 07:56 PM
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At least its not like a guy who owns an STI (i think) that revs it when its cold. Then proceeds to hammer it when he gets going...I dont think the head gaskets are going to last very long.
12-11-2007, 10:20 PM
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Just for a minute and go. But the first mile is a 5 mph idle out the driveway and local road, then a little more at maybe 30 on the back road. By the time I actually give it any gas to get on the highway the needle is rising.
12-11-2007, 11:54 PM
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i usually start my car with my remote start after i get out of the shower, by the time i get dressed and ready to go to work, it's at operating temp....but i still don't bang on it until the drivetrain gets warm, too.
and i also usually start it up with the remote start about 10 - 15 mins before i leave work in the morning, too.
and i also usually start it up with the remote start about 10 - 15 mins before i leave work in the morning, too.
