How long should i let the car warm up in the mornings?

altima04 · 01-02-2006, 05:51 PM

I was just wondering, like how long should i let it warm up for the turbo to like wake up? lol. I know after it has slept all night the turbo just doesnt start up out of no where right? I mean mine sleeps in a garage but still, any ideas? Im such a newb

**Nachos Libres** · 01-02-2006, 06:07 PM

Most people say to wait to go WOT until the oil temp has gotten at it's normal operating level, which I think I have heard takes about as twice as long as it does for your coolant temp to get to it's normal operating level.

mike_ · 01-02-2006, 06:41 PM

30 seconds. The car really doesn't warm up at all idling, especially the drivetrain and essential things. Warm the car up by driving it...out of boost until the oil temps come up (get an oil temp gauge).

Chris05STi · 01-02-2006, 06:44 PM

I usually let the car run for about 5 mins before I leave the house to work....my job is basically less than 2 miles away, and by the time I get to the place...its already halfway between mid and low on the temp gauge.....I def don't WOT or step on it...just enough to move and change gears...very nice and baby it there....but after its warmed up your good to go!

chaddeus · 01-02-2006, 07:26 PM

I usually do it in like 30 second. Its just nice for me to put on my seatbets, switch this and that.. touch here and there etc... If really cold, i'll wait for another 30 second.

I think its really unncessary to warm your engine. Even if your engine is warm, your transmission may not. So you assume everything is warm and you drive hard and later to discover that your transmission cannot last for long.

Best, drive gently initally until it reaches normal operating temp.

- Charles

LOLSTi · 01-02-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_

30 seconds. The car really doesn't warm up at all idling, especially the drivetrain and essential things. Warm the car up by driving it...out of boost until the oil temps come up (get an oil temp gauge).

yep. people always underestimate how long it takes for oil to warm up. stay outa boost 'till your oil is warm guys!

altima04 · 01-03-2006, 04:17 AM

so i should get an oil temp gauge now too huh? Ok, and any idea in time, for now, how long it takes for oil to warm up?

FlyinbySTi · 01-03-2006, 09:36 AM

there is another post on this that is really really long. Use the search, but i would said wait until the oil temp is up to normal opt temp.

chaddeus · 01-03-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altima04

so i should get an oil temp gauge now too huh? Ok, and any idea in time, for now, how long it takes for oil to warm up?

You know, just start the engine, put your seatbets, adjust your AC, check and make sure your carpet is not out of place and you are ready to go.

- Charles

altima04 · 01-03-2006, 03:31 PM

lol^^ ok man.

01-02-2006, 05:51 PM	#1
altima04 Professional STI Driver Car: 2006 WRX STI Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 404 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	How long should i let the car warm up in the mornings? I was just wondering, like how long should i let it warm up for the turbo to like wake up? lol. I know after it has slept all night the turbo just doesnt start up out of no where right? I mean mine sleeps in a garage but still, any ideas? Im such a newb This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-02-2006, 06:07 PM	#2
Nachos Libres Assistant to the Regional Manager Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,833 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Most people say to wait to go WOT until the oil temp has gotten at it's normal operating level, which I think I have heard takes about as twice as long as it does for your coolant temp to get to it's normal operating level.

01-02-2006, 06:41 PM	#3
mike_ The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 916 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	30 seconds. The car really doesn't warm up at all idling, especially the drivetrain and essential things. Warm the car up by driving it...out of boost until the oil temps come up (get an oil temp gauge).

01-02-2006, 06:44 PM	#4
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,077 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (29)	I usually let the car run for about 5 mins before I leave the house to work....my job is basically less than 2 miles away, and by the time I get to the place...its already halfway between mid and low on the temp gauge.....I def don't WOT or step on it...just enough to move and change gears...very nice and baby it there....but after its warmed up your good to go!

01-02-2006, 07:26 PM	#5
chaddeus STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 225 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I usually do it in like 30 second. Its just nice for me to put on my seatbets, switch this and that.. touch here and there etc... If really cold, i'll wait for another 30 second. I think its really unncessary to warm your engine. Even if your engine is warm, your transmission may not. So you assume everything is warm and you drive hard and later to discover that your transmission cannot last for long. Best, drive gently initally until it reaches normal operating temp. - Charles

01-03-2006, 04:17 AM	#7
altima04 Professional STI Driver Car: 2006 WRX STI Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 404 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	so i should get an oil temp gauge now too huh? Ok, and any idea in time, for now, how long it takes for oil to warm up?

01-03-2006, 09:36 AM	#8
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,377 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	there is another post on this that is really really long. Use the search, but i would said wait until the oil temp is up to normal opt temp.