[Article] Warming up car

[M a i k e r u]

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is a top bloke, i remember when he came to my school when i was in grade 9.

[Sampson]

Sorry Tinkerbell next time I will try not to insult anyone you have a man crush on.Now was that an insult ?

[M a i k e r u]

WOW someone is stirring shit...

[rG`]

Sorry Tinkerbell next time I will try not to insult anyone you have a man crush on.Now was that an insult ?

Dude I think you need to chill, we're all here to help one another

[lovesil]

For the last few days, i have tried to virtually start driving slowly after 30 secs of starting up the car. But i have to say, whenever i do that....the whole driving trip is shit. Kinda like my car knows that i didn't warm up her properly and showing me bad temper by running crap.

Therefore, my conclusion is....even though the theory's sound, but i will still stick with my old method.

[Sampson]

Dude I think you need to chill, we're all here to help one another
Yeah your right sorry Tink my temper got the better of me and I should not have insulted Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in my post.Sorry everyone my bad

[kavehman]

"bitch bitch bitch" --- Homer Simpson Voice

[Chosta]

Honda recommends 1 minute warming up....no longer or you are wasting fuel...its in the handbook.

[freakygeek]

For the last few days, i have tried to virtually start driving slowly after 30 secs of starting up the car. But i have to say, whenever i do that....the whole driving trip is shit. Kinda like my car knows that i didn't warm up her properly and showing me bad temper by running crap.

Therefore, my conclusion is....even though the theory's sound, but i will still stick with my old method.

How long is your trip?

What you are experiencing is most likely normal if you were "warming up" the car significantly idling before. But the main point is that this takes longer and is worse for your engine than light driving....

So personally I'd prefer to drive my car normally even if it is slightly less smooth initially due to being still cold.

[lovesil]

My trip to work is around 20 mins. I think it might also be my bonnet vent on the ralliart colt that even slows the warming up time.....either way, i'm waiting for spring session to drop by and i will have a sweet ride regardless of how much idle warming Hence, i correct my previous statement. Its only applicable in dead cold weather

[STOCK]

Does the situation change if you have forged pistons with larger piston to wall clearances?

[freakygeek]

Does the situation change if you have forged pistons with larger piston to wall clearances?

I would think ultimately it is much the same. You want to bring the engine up to operating temperature reasonably quickly to bring the clearances to their intended spec... I wouldn't think that piston slap due to cold clearances would be great for your motor.

[STOCK]

Just worried that incresed RPM while cold would make it slap the walls even harder?

[tinkerbell]

My trip to work is around 20 mins. I think it might also be my bonnet vent on the ralliart colt that even slows the warming up time.....either way, i'm waiting for spring session to drop by and i will have a sweet ride regardless of how much idle warming Hence, i correct my previous statement. Its only applicable in dead cold weather

do you have aftermarket thermostat or radiator?

do you have temp gauges?

[rayb3na_]

cant we all ghetto-long x] gosh who knew this article could dividde up some many people..