uae

I read an article that says the following:

Drive off promptly to prevent wasting fuel
Don't leave your engine running when you first start up. Drive off straight
away if you can, but drive gently until the engine has reached its normal
operating temperature. This doesn't increase fuel efficiency as such, but it
does mean your engine is switched on for less time.

I hate to be noob but do you guys drive straight away or wait so the temperature rises up?

For me i always wait for a temperature rise 2-3 mins sometimes less(Hot Climate) sometimes takes more time(Cold Climate). Does it do any damage to the engine if you drive straight away ?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

just drive off. there isn't really any need for "warming up" anymore

just don't start gunning the car like a madman

Craig B

Most of your engine wear occurs when it's cold, so don't run the engine hard until it warms up. I agree, there is no need to warm up your car if you take it easy when the engine is cold...

Craig

Nospinzone

What I find funny is "truisms" that were accurate 100, 50, and even 30 years ago still live on today as if they still were true. Yes, at one time a driver had to allow metal parts and associated gaskets to properly expand to seal the engine, and to allow oil and transmission fluid to adequately flow. However, the materials (and the manufacturing processes) used in today's engines and the capacity of oil and transmission fluids, render such "truisms" obsolete. I would tell you that not only can you drive off immediately after starting the engine, but that you could also put the pedal to the metal with no adverse effects. Maybe if temps are below freezing you might want wait a couple minutes, but that's it.

Along those lines, here in Boston there is an excellent financial advisor who has a Sat. and Sun. radio show. A couple months ago one of his money saving, ahem, "tips" was to change your oil every 3000 miles. Talk about a complete waste of money for 99.9% of the drivers out there. That was good advice in the '60's maybe!

uae

Thanx guys Ill warm it my way starting from today

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

I always wait 2-3mins to warm up before leaving.

vraa

iTrader: (2)

I peel out everyday in reverse out of my driveway, than do a burn out all the way to school for 45 minutes.

Mad enough for you?

No really though, I'm a hair away from that. Did it on the X5 and it needed a new transmission at 15k miles.

I'm expecting the LS430 to last longer though, I have much more faith in Lexus's suppliers than BMW's (lol why would you make a transmission in collaboration with GM?)

jettie1767

The only time I do a warm up is during the dead of winter. But, either way, don't floor your car when the engine is cold.

Gojirra99

I don't think you need to warm up before you drive off. Just drive off, but drive gently until the car warms up.

350Dave

I agree !!