How long do you Warm it up ?
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 34,873
Likes: 487
From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
NCM Sinkhole Donor
On any of my vehicles when I do a cold start, I'll let the engine run for maybe 15-30 seconds before driving. That's all that's needed to get oil flowing thru the engine. But I do drive fairly easily and slowly for the first mile or so and I don't get on the throttle hard until oil temps are at 150 or higher.
My DD Silverado pickup sits outside so if the temps are below freezing and the windshield is iced over, I'll use the autostart feature and let the engine run for about 6-8 minutes. Autostart also runs the defroster on the HIGH setting, turns on the mirror and rear window defoggers, and turns the heated seats on.
My DD Silverado pickup sits outside so if the temps are below freezing and the windshield is iced over, I'll use the autostart feature and let the engine run for about 6-8 minutes. Autostart also runs the defroster on the HIGH setting, turns on the mirror and rear window defoggers, and turns the heated seats on.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 316
From: USA
Exactly what I do as well. I don't like to let it sit there and idle for a long time.. I just verify good oil pressure and that everything else looks good before I take off.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,794
Likes: 2,256
From: Brighton MI
In most cases, 15 - 30 seconds is plenty...just want to get the oil to all the right places before you start putting a load on the engine. I keep the rpm's below 3k and no more than 1/2 throttle until engine is up to OT, then have at it!
This is how I handle both my collector cars (summer) and DD (year round). When we have temps below zero, I will tend to let it run a little longer (60 seconds or so) before driving away.
This is how I handle both my collector cars (summer) and DD (year round). When we have temps below zero, I will tend to let it run a little longer (60 seconds or so) before driving away.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 372
Likes: 2
From: Richmond BC
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 956
Likes: 12
From: Eastern PA
Wow...you guys like having intercourse without foreplay or what?! 
Personally I give it a few minutes-4 -5 usually. My car sits regularly 2-3 weeks between rides during driving seasons. During the winter months it may be 4-6 weeks between starts. I check my fluid levels, crank it, let it run and warm up. Walk around check for leaks and air pressures every so often then put it gear and go
go
Personally I give it a few minutes-4 -5 usually. My car sits regularly 2-3 weeks between rides during driving seasons. During the winter months it may be 4-6 weeks between starts. I check my fluid levels, crank it, let it run and warm up. Walk around check for leaks and air pressures every so often then put it gear and gogo
Last edited by ezrider4u2; Apr 13, 2015 at 08:12 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,725
Likes: 149
From: chicago area IL.
I wait a few minutes in warm weather, longer in cold
my fist couple new vehicles I just use to start and grab the gear and go, they both puffed blue smoke on start up after about 20k, since i started to let cars warm up a few minutes my car don't do that any more
I let my zo6 warm up for 5 minutes before I drive it
my fist couple new vehicles I just use to start and grab the gear and go, they both puffed blue smoke on start up after about 20k, since i started to let cars warm up a few minutes my car don't do that any more
I let my zo6 warm up for 5 minutes before I drive it
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 159
Likes: 12
From: Bushnell Florida
I let mine idle until the oil temp is 100 degrees, which in Florida doesn't take long. Both of my Corvettes and my Camaro ZL1 sit for weeks between drives, so want to be sure oil is everywhere it's supposed to be before I load the engine. Just me.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 956
Likes: 12
From: Eastern PA
glad to see I'm not the only one.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 803
Likes: 42
From: Destin Florida
