Warming up the IS350 in cold weather (merged threads)
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Not sure if there are any recommendations in the IS350 manual, but both IS300 and another prior car stated that warm-up is not required and you should start driving right away, but just take it easy. (similar to the break-in period). You can go 55+mph, just try not to mash the pedal.
I believe it stated that warm up is only recommended in extreme temperatures (I assume -20F or something).
Personally, if the temps are 20F+, I just start driving, if they are lower, I give the engine 30secs or so to circulate the oil and make a slow start.
I also try to use synthetic oil after the initial break-in period.
I believe it stated that warm up is only recommended in extreme temperatures (I assume -20F or something).
Personally, if the temps are 20F+, I just start driving, if they are lower, I give the engine 30secs or so to circulate the oil and make a slow start.
I also try to use synthetic oil after the initial break-in period.
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Just curious if anyone warms up there car in the morning before driving of.
I always think maybe I should warm up the car before driving but I am always late in the morning so I usually just end up driving of right after starting the car. Is it important to warm up a car first. I guess it would depend on the outside temperature too.
Just curious thanks.
I always think maybe I should warm up the car before driving but I am always late in the morning so I usually just end up driving of right after starting the car. Is it important to warm up a car first. I guess it would depend on the outside temperature too.
Just curious thanks.
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Merged this thread with a similar one from not too long ago...
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