how long you guy warm your car for? - Page 2

zmi · 11-17-2012, 11:23 AM

I work midnights mostly and when its 30 deg or below I start the car, get out, check things out around the car (scrap frost if need be), throw my jacket in the back and get in then slowly drive off. So I'd say 2-3 min. About 2 miles down the road it's at a good temp.

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dangsteve · 11-17-2012, 11:43 AM

At least 15mins

fr0st · 11-17-2012, 11:45 AM

In summer, not much.. a minute maybe then baby it until it reachs 1/4 needle..

In winter, where it gets to -35 here, i plug it in and let it warm up 10-15 minutes...

i dont care about gas, i want my ass to be warm and the car too. If it's good for snowmobiles to let it warm up so you won't blow the engine or two strokes, it surely not bad to do on a car where the outside temp is -25 or -35.

von Wachtstain · 11-17-2012, 11:49 AM

Put key in turn it once (i think) wait for lights to turn off, start engine, wait 30 seconds, drive. If its below 32F I give it additional 30 seconds.

chazly413 · 11-17-2012, 11:53 AM

I just start driving. If I wait a little bit, it's because I'm adjusting myself and the music. I want the engine and transmission to warm up together.

Jester808 · 11-17-2012, 03:06 PM

I usually just warm the car up to operating temperature. I'm not just sitting in the car waiting though, I usually finish things up in the house for 5-10 minutes before heading out. All while the car warms up.

rushdylan · 11-17-2012, 03:23 PM

if it's REALLY cold outside, I let it warm up while I finish up in the house and then come out to a warm inside

otherwise, I start it and shift around 2500 till she's warm and then BOOST&BOOST&BOOST&BOOST 💨

ColeBerkenbile · 11-17-2012, 03:29 PM

Until the idle drops to normal speed. As long as its idling high, I don't put load on it

JAMM0N · 11-17-2012, 04:04 PM

5 minutes @ least before going anywhere

SubieLuvin · 11-17-2012, 04:06 PM

Lot of wasted gas in this thread

Concillian · 11-17-2012, 04:11 PM

Modern vehicles don't need to be warmed to be driven... however... you don't want to be putting the engine under major load before the OIL is warmed fully. Cold oil + high engine load = BAD for bearings and Subarus are prone to bearing failures.

Oil gets warm a minute or two after the coolant needle stops moving.

So I don't "warm my car up" before driving, but I don't hammer it until my oil pressure gauge drops to normal when the car is idle (a minute or so after the coolant needle stops moving.)

Roche05 · 11-17-2012, 04:16 PM

In Maine it gets really cold so if I haven't started it for a while I'll usually let it run for a few minutes and take it easy until it's on normal

Decipher · 11-17-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smooth_Puddin

It gets warmer faster if you floor it.

This is my favorite.

Same as most people...let it idle down for a little before driving. Just a few moments.

Jester808 · 11-17-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Concillian

Modern vehicles don't need to be warmed to be driven... however... you don't want to be putting the engine under major load before the OIL is warmed fully. Cold oil + high engine load = BAD for bearings and Subarus are prone to bearing failures.

Oil gets warm a minute or two after the coolant needle stops moving.

So I don't "warm my car up" before driving, but I don't hammer it until my oil pressure gauge drops to normal when the car is idle (a minute or so after the coolant needle stops moving.)

Don't be so technical, we all very well know that 'warm the car up' is in reference to the Engine Oil.

WiechWRX · 11-17-2012, 04:58 PM

When its less than 30 degrees, I warm my car up enough that my seats are warmed up so I don't freeze my testiculars off

Jubert69 · 11-17-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiechWRX

When its less than 30 degrees, I warm my car up enough that my seats are warmed up so I don't freeze my testiculars off

Your testicles touch the seat while you're driving?

Do you drive your car with your legs spread eagle?

WiechWRX · 11-17-2012, 05:26 PM

Duhhh, you have to drive like that sometimes. It improves your shift timing my .05 seconds

easterbran · 11-17-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jubert69

Your testicles touch the seat while you're driving?

Do you drive your car with your legs spread eagle?

Lol that really paints a funny mental picture.

some dude · 11-17-2012, 05:48 PM

I let my car idle for a few before moving and I also do something else. I gently tap the throttle and the rpms rise and then fall lower than they were before I hit the gas. What's the reason for the rpm drop?

ColeBerkenbile · 11-17-2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by some dude

I let my car idle for a few before moving and I also do something else. I gently tap the throttle and the rpms rise and then fall lower than they were before I hit the gas. What's the reason for the rpm drop?

Ya I do that too. Once I'm ready to go I give it a blip and the rpm really settles in. I guess its just something built in to assist in warmup

Jordanj · 11-17-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Concillian

Modern vehicles don't need to be warmed to be driven... however... you don't want to be putting the engine under major load before the OIL is warmed fully. Cold oil + high engine load = BAD for bearings and Subarus are prone to bearing failures.

Oil gets warm a minute or two after the coolant needle stops moving.

So I don't "warm my car up" before driving, but I don't hammer it until my oil pressure gauge drops to normal when the car is idle (a minute or so after the coolant needle stops moving.)

Best advice above!

Tyranosaurus Wrx · 11-17-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieLuvin

Lot of wasted gas in this thread

Right?

Like so many others have said, let the oil circulate and then drive lightly until oil reaches temp.

avikm289 · 11-17-2012, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the response ladies, I let mine sit fit about 30 sec then I ride the 2k idle till it drops and lightly keep it in 2k in each gear till its fully warm

mod maniac · 11-17-2012, 08:58 PM

As long as it takes me to get out of the driveway. Thats 500 feet then floor it.

meat_WRX · 11-17-2012, 09:01 PM

i installed a block heater

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11-17-2012, 11:23 AM	#26
zmi Scooby Newbie Member#: 237221 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: LaSalle Co., Illinois Vehicle: 2003 Hybrid VF39 E85 PDX WRX PSM Wagon	I work midnights mostly and when its 30 deg or below I start the car, get out, check things out around the car (scrap frost if need be), throw my jacket in the back and get in then slowly drive off. So I'd say 2-3 min. About 2 miles down the road it's at a good temp. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-17-2012, 11:43 AM	#27
dangsteve Scooby Newbie Member#: 331099 Join Date: Sep 2012	At least 15mins

11-17-2012, 11:45 AM	#28
fr0st Scooby Newbie Member#: 41618 Join Date: Aug 2003 Vehicle: 2008 WRX Hatch wrb	In summer, not much.. a minute maybe then baby it until it reachs 1/4 needle.. In winter, where it gets to -35 here, i plug it in and let it warm up 10-15 minutes... i dont care about gas, i want my ass to be warm and the car too. If it's good for snowmobiles to let it warm up so you won't blow the engine or two strokes, it surely not bad to do on a car where the outside temp is -25 or -35.

11-17-2012, 11:49 AM	#29
von Wachtstain Scooby Newbie Member#: 52726 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CT, USA	Put key in turn it once (i think) wait for lights to turn off, start engine, wait 30 seconds, drive. If its below 32F I give it additional 30 seconds.

11-17-2012, 11:53 AM	#30
chazly413 Scooby Specialist Member#: 151079 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: College Park, MD Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS RBP s-techs mad tyte yo	I just start driving. If I wait a little bit, it's because I'm adjusting myself and the music. I want the engine and transmission to warm up together.

11-17-2012, 03:06 PM	#31
Jester808 Scooby Guru Member#: 166085 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 STI OBP S.E. 05 FXT Stg.3\|06 LGT Stg.2	I usually just warm the car up to operating temperature. I'm not just sitting in the car waiting though, I usually finish things up in the house for 5-10 minutes before heading out. All while the car warms up.

11-17-2012, 03:23 PM	#32
rushdylan Scooby Newbie Member#: 337170 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: hesperia, California Vehicle: 2003 wrx silver	if it's REALLY cold outside, I let it warm up while I finish up in the house and then come out to a warm inside otherwise, I start it and shift around 2500 till she's warm and then BOOST&BOOST&BOOST&BOOST 💨

11-17-2012, 03:29 PM	#33
ColeBerkenbile Scooby Newbie Member#: 316278 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Muskogee, Ok Vehicle: 2010 WRX Sedan WRB	Until the idle drops to normal speed. As long as its idling high, I don't put load on it

11-17-2012, 04:04 PM	#34
JAMM0N Scooby Newbie Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	5 minutes @ least before going anywhere

11-17-2012, 04:06 PM	#35
SubieLuvin Scooby Specialist Member#: 248202 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Columbus, Ohio Vehicle: 2013 WRX Sedan SWP	Lot of wasted gas in this thread

11-17-2012, 04:11 PM	#36
Concillian Scooby Guru Member#: 4414 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dublin, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Black	Modern vehicles don't need to be warmed to be driven... however... you don't want to be putting the engine under major load before the OIL is warmed fully. Cold oil + high engine load = BAD for bearings and Subarus are prone to bearing failures. Oil gets warm a minute or two after the coolant needle stops moving. So I don't "warm my car up" before driving, but I don't hammer it until my oil pressure gauge drops to normal when the car is idle (a minute or so after the coolant needle stops moving.)

11-17-2012, 04:16 PM	#37
Roche05 Scooby Newbie Member#: 338159 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: 2005 Legacy LGT Red	In Maine it gets really cold so if I haven't started it for a while I'll usually let it run for a few minutes and take it easy until it's on normal

11-17-2012, 04:58 PM	#40
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	When its less than 30 degrees, I warm my car up enough that my seats are warmed up so I don't freeze my testiculars off

11-17-2012, 05:26 PM	#42
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	Duhhh, you have to drive like that sometimes. It improves your shift timing my .05 seconds

11-17-2012, 05:48 PM	#44
some dude Scooby Specialist Member#: 100300 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MIC\|-\|IG/\N Vehicle: 06 WRX CGM	I let my car idle for a few before moving and I also do something else. I gently tap the throttle and the rpms rise and then fall lower than they were before I hit the gas. What's the reason for the rpm drop?

11-17-2012, 07:23 PM	#48
avikm289 Scooby Newbie Member#: 315748 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens NY Vehicle: 2012 wrx White pearl	Thanks for the response ladies, I let mine sit fit about 30 sec then I ride the 2k idle till it drops and lightly keep it in 2k in each gear till its fully warm

11-17-2012, 08:58 PM	#49
mod maniac NASIOC Supporter Member#: 300551 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: mariposa ca. Vehicle: 2002 DD wgn 6 spd 2.1 kel 272's meth 2.5xtr	As long as it takes me to get out of the driveway. Thats 500 feet then floor it.

11-17-2012, 09:01 PM	#50
meat_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 96919 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: chesapeake va Vehicle: 2004 sti black	i installed a block heater