Warming up the engine: Myth or not? - Page 3 - HondaClub.com

AP1fun · 02-19-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSR813

I'll let it run for a minute or 2, then go easy on her for like 5min. then just get on it...

Your statement is very broad. If it's -12 F outside you don't want to drive for 5 minutes then hammer it because the car will still be cold.

As said before, let it idle for at least 30 seconds then drive it softly until you reach full operating tempatures then feel free to treat your car how you want to.

branden4510 · 03-25-2007, 12:51 PM

I just get up and go, maybe wait for ten sec, rev the hell out of it and leave in a flash

branden4510 · 03-25-2007, 12:55 PM

bmp to the hondas

805EG9 · 05-16-2007, 02:52 AM

I don't let my engine warm up... It's probably not a good idea to start it and rev it to 4000 RPM's... Oh well. Maybe it'll blow up and I could use that as an excuse to swap my motor... 6000 RPM's here we come. lol

roshan01 · 05-19-2007, 07:02 PM

this is just me thinking out loud here but don't engines run on oil...??? and would the wise let that oil reach operational temp and properly lubricate the motor before rolling out the garage... especially us turbo guys...
feel free to tell me if i'm wrong...

dap_autosports · 06-11-2007, 02:14 PM

1 min a day won't hurt your time anyway... pls warm up your engine!!!

Neil · 06-12-2007, 01:48 AM

It's quite simple really.

Where is all the oil kept when the car is not running? In the oil pan.

Where is the oil pan located? WAAAAAY down at the bottom.

Who here doesn't know what happens inside your engine when you turn the key? You crank starts to turn, cam(s) start to turn, water pump, oil pump, all that starts to turn. While all these things are starting to turn, all that oil from WAAAAAAYY down deep has to get to the top end so it can leak out of your spark plug hole. This takes a bit of time. How much time exactly? I don't know the answer to that. But it is just simple physics as to whether or not you should warm up an engine.

Bad scenario: Push car to start line at track. Car has not been run since you drove it onto the trailer 6, 8, 20 hours ago. Whatever. Push it to the line. Flag goes up, start car. As soon as the car fires, flag drops. FLOOR IT! 8,000 RPM's here we come. RPM's = rotation. Rotation = friction. Friction = heat. Oil helps detur friction and heat. Without it, you will soon hear a loud clang and possibly some other, more scary sounds.

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roshan01 · 06-12-2007, 05:31 PM

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lol.......

**dre5491** · 06-13-2007, 02:04 PM

i normally dont get on it till after drivin it for about 5+ minutes depending on temperature outside.. i also turn my car on then seatbelt and find sum decent music on the radio.. that normally takes anywhere from 30sec to a minute.. is that bad on my car should i drive it normally a lil longer... aka on the other thread that i said my tranny shifts hard on it shifts hard even when driving in lower rpms its weird...

donjanh · 06-23-2007, 12:43 PM

You don't need to let ir run to getit going, it is a waste of gas and engine wear. what you need to do its to drive on iddle speed if you can while you are in your parking lot or a non congested street. Once you see that the engine its warm enough...drive it steadly to normal speeds

06-12-2007, 01:48 AM	#27 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin United States Posts: 261	It's quite simple really. Where is all the oil kept when the car is not running? In the oil pan. Where is the oil pan located? WAAAAAY down at the bottom. Who here doesn't know what happens inside your engine when you turn the key? You crank starts to turn, cam(s) start to turn, water pump, oil pump, all that starts to turn. While all these things are starting to turn, all that oil from WAAAAAAYY down deep has to get to the top end so it can leak out of your spark plug hole. This takes a bit of time. How much time exactly? I don't know the answer to that. But it is just simple physics as to whether or not you should warm up an engine. Bad scenario: Push car to start line at track. Car has not been run since you drove it onto the trailer 6, 8, 20 hours ago. Whatever. Push it to the line. Flag goes up, start car. As soon as the car fires, flag drops. FLOOR IT! 8,000 RPM's here we come. RPM's = rotation. Rotation = friction. Friction = heat. Oil helps detur friction and heat. Without it, you will soon hear a loud clang and possibly some other, more scary sounds. Ruins People's Motors __________________ Marine Snipers : America's number one long distance service provider. EF Squad member #46 www.autotechniques.org Club President

06-13-2007, 02:04 PM	#29 (permalink)
dre5491 Thats what she said... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio United States Posts: 2,160	i normally dont get on it till after drivin it for about 5+ minutes depending on temperature outside.. i also turn my car on then seatbelt and find sum decent music on the radio.. that normally takes anywhere from 30sec to a minute.. is that bad on my car should i drive it normally a lil longer... aka on the other thread that i said my tranny shifts hard on it shifts hard even when driving in lower rpms its weird... __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!! 94' Honda Accord- Sold 98' Dodge Dakota- Sold 98' Eagle Talon Tsi- Selling in the Spring. Project- Honda Soon to Come.

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03-25-2007, 12:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
branden4510 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	I just get up and go, maybe wait for ten sec, rev the hell out of it and leave in a flash

03-25-2007, 12:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
branden4510 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	bmp to the hondas

05-16-2007, 02:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
805EG9 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: So Cal, California United States Posts: 39	I don't let my engine warm up... It's probably not a good idea to start it and rev it to 4000 RPM's... Oh well. Maybe it'll blow up and I could use that as an excuse to swap my motor... 6000 RPM's here we come. lol

05-19-2007, 07:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
roshan01 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: penal, Other/Not listed Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 11	this is just me thinking out loud here but don't engines run on oil...??? and would the wise let that oil reach operational temp and properly lubricate the motor before rolling out the garage... especially us turbo guys... feel free to tell me if i'm wrong...

06-11-2007, 02:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
dap_autosports Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manila City, Other/Not listed Philippines Posts: 10	1 min a day won't hurt your time anyway... pls warm up your engine!!!

06-12-2007, 05:31 PM	#28 (permalink)
roshan01 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: penal, Other/Not listed Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 11	r p m lol.......

06-23-2007, 12:43 PM	#30 (permalink)
donjanh Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida United States Posts: 6	You don't need to let ir run to getit going, it is a waste of gas and engine wear. what you need to do its to drive on iddle speed if you can while you are in your parking lot or a non congested street. Once you see that the engine its warm enough...drive it steadly to normal speeds