So here I was in a car with 5 girls. . .

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TNTrulez

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I start up the engine and let it warm up for a couple of minutes. One of the girl asked, "Why aren't we going?" so I told them that I need to let the engine warm up. That girl then ofcourse proceeds to tell me that her car doesn't need to do that.
I told her, "Yes it does. All cars do."
She adamantly refuses, claiming that her car doesn't need to warm up.
So at this point, all the other girls chime in to tell me that their cars doesn't need to warm up either.
I told them then that I always warm up my car when starting it, so the girls proceeds to scoff at that.
I try to tell them the benefits of warming up the car, but they wouldn't believe me.
Girls and cars, they don't mix (exception granted to those girls who loves working on car and actually know something about engines, etc.).
 
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MaxDSP

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some fo my stupid ass friends are like that too. Theyll start up the car and floor the gas pedal in like -20 weather and crank the heat up 10 seconds later.
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WinkOsmosis

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I only let my car warm up for about 30 seconds, but keep the rpm below 2800 or 3000 until it reaches normal temperature.
 
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StevenYoo

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call me a car n00b, but what are the benefits of warming up the engine?

I warm the engine when I drive, but I never know the reason why it should be done...

and why do modern cars not need warming up?
 
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Mill

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Originally posted by: Jellomancer
I only let my car warm up for about 30 seconds, but keep the rpm below 2800 or 3000 until it reaches normal temperature.
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Sounds about right. I just let it warm up while I am brushing my teeth in the winter. As long as you lightly accelerate until your car gets to normal operating temperatures you are only wasting time.
 
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Spac3d

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Modern cars do not require warm ups.

I do warm up my car because I hate to get into a car that's heat is colder than outside temprature. I also want to be able to stomp on the gas as soon as I get in :D

Spac3d
 
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Originally posted by: grasshopper26
Modern cars do not require warming up...

Grasshoppers
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The only reason to warm up a modern car is for heat.
 
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Grasshopper27

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Sigh... I'm knowledgeable about mechanical things, take my word for it...

But, since you won't... :)

One of the most popular reasons for car idling is to warm up the car, the benefit of which is now considered nonexistent. According to NRCan, idling is actually a bad way to warm up your car's engine because the incomplete combustion creates fuel residue condensation on cylinder walls while also contaminating engine oil and clogging spark plugs, which further increases fuel waste. Moreover, wheel bearings, steering, suspension, transmission, and tires also need to be warmed up, and the only way to do that is to get the vehicle moving.
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http://www.metroactive.com/papers/sonoma/05.02.02/pollution-0218.html

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HappyPuppy

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If you get in yor car, start the engine, buckle your shoulder harness, adjust the mirrors, you can go. You don't need to let the engine warm up, all you need to do is let the engine oil begin to circulate for about 15 seconds after you start the car. Drive conservatively for the first mile or two until the engine temp reaches normal and then you can put the pedal to the metal to impress the little girls.

You were wrong, my friend.
 
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PsychoAndy

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Define "modern" and "warm up"

My dad had a 1985 Oldsmobile that had the following startup sequence.
Start engine
Stall
Start engine again
Stall
Start engine again
Stall
Start engine again.
Engine runs.
Step on brake and shift into reverse
Stall
Go to Park
Start engine again
Go to reverse
Back out of driveway
Shift into drive
Stall
Shift to neutral
Start engine again
Shift to drive
Drive to stopsign
Hit brakes to stop
Stall
Shift to neutral
Start engine again

You'd basically let the engine sit for at least 2 minutes and idle or you'r run the risk of stalling in the middle of an intersection and becoming a road hazard.

In my 1988 acura, you can start and go w/out fear of being a safety hazard, but giving the engine a minute to start sloshing oil around isnt a bad idea IMHO.

-PAB
 
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Originally posted by: chiwawa626
So here I was in a car with 5 girls. . .
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I try to tell them the benefits of warming up the car, but they wouldn't believe me.
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uh not exactly where i was expecting the thread title to lead...lol
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ROFL me too... im like okay 5 girls, you can handle that, you're the man TNTrulez, then i get here and no b00bs?? you suck! :D
 
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HappyPuppy

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Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
Define "modern" and "warm up"

My dad had a 1985 Oldsmobile that had the following startup sequence.
Start engine
Stall
Start engine again
Stall
Start engine again
Stall
Start engine again.
Engine runs.
Step on brake and shift into reverse
Stall
Go to Park
Start engine again
Go to reverse
Back out of driveway
Shift into drive
Stall
Shift to neutral
Start engine again
Shift to drive
Drive to stopsign
Hit brakes to stop
Stall
Shift to neutral
Start engine again

You'd basically let the engine sit for at least 2 minutes and idle or you'r run the risk of stalling in the middle of an intersection and becoming a road hazard.

In my 1988 acura, you can start and go w/out fear of being a safety hazard, but giving the engine a minute to start sloshing oil around isnt a bad idea IMHO.

-PAB
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Your daddy's car was/is a piece of worn out/under maintained pos. Cars shouldn't stall even when they are cold.

 
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blahblah99

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you only really need to warm your car up for about 30seconds or so for the oil to reach all areas of the engine and to get up to pressure. After that, the engine is just collecting carbon deposits. I start my car up in the morning for about 30 seconds and then drive off.
 
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MaxDSP

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Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
Define "modern" and "warm up"

You'd basically let the engine sit for at least 2 minutes and idle or you'r run the risk of stalling in the middle of an intersection and becoming a road hazard.

In my 1988 acura, you can start and go w/out fear of being a safety hazard, but giving the engine a minute to start sloshing oil around isnt a bad idea IMHO.

-PAB
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My old 88 sunbird had to be warmed up at least 15-20 minutes before I could put it into drive or else it would stall. This was only in below zero weather though
 
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TNTrulez

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Originally posted by: zsouthboy
Originally posted by: chiwawa626
So here I was in a car with 5 girls. . .
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I try to tell them the benefits of warming up the car, but they wouldn't believe me.
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uh not exactly where i was expecting the thread title to lead...lol
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ROFL me too... im like okay 5 girls, you can handle that, you're the man TNTrulez, then i get here and no b00bs?? you suck! :D
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Ack, errr. I guess some of them could be called attractive. I only am attracted to one girl in there.
Also, what's up with the girls chiming in to defend each other? Girl pack is really scary.
 
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PsychoAndy

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Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
Define "modern" and "warm up"

My dad had a 1985 Oldsmobile that had the following startup sequence.
Start engine
Stall
Start engine again
Stall
Start engine again
Stall
Start engine again.
Engine runs.
Step on brake and shift into reverse
Stall
Go to Park
Start engine again
Go to reverse
Back out of driveway
Shift into drive
Stall
Shift to neutral
Start engine again
Shift to drive
Drive to stopsign
Hit brakes to stop
Stall
Shift to neutral
Start engine again

You'd basically let the engine sit for at least 2 minutes and idle or you'r run the risk of stalling in the middle of an intersection and becoming a road hazard.

In my 1988 acura, you can start and go w/out fear of being a safety hazard, but giving the engine a minute to start sloshing oil around isnt a bad idea IMHO.

-PAB
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Your daddy's car was/is a piece of worn out/under maintained pos. Cars shouldn't stall even when they are cold.
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It was only in december though......

However, I live in FLORIDA.

It was from GM and it was from the 80's. I dont think it was a maintenance problem.

-PAB
 
Kadarin

Kadarin

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Yep, once the oil has circulated through the engine to properly lubricate all moving parts, drive normally for a while until operating temp comes up. Looks to me like TNTrulez just got pwned by 5 girls.. and when that issue involves cars, that's just not acceptable.. ;)
 
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Also, what's up with the girls chiming in to defend each other? Girl pack is really scary.
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Rule #1 of being a man: Never say anything that could be seen as offensive or insulting in any manner to a girl if ANY of her friends are around. By no means does this mean you can get away with being a total ass when you're alone with her, but you really have to watch what you say when her friends are around.

Your "Y" chromosone should be able to tell you that much ;)
 
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Paulson

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My question is why bother with a problem like that when you have 5 girls in the car with you!

;)

I don't let my 1990 truck warm up in the morning, but then again I don't drive the piss outta it till it gets warmed up...
 
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