i drive a 96 toyota camary, stick shift and i hate waiting for it to warm. so i usually take off as soon as it reaches that little line on the temp. gauge, and it should be in the middle. what am i doing to my car?
2007-01-05 09:16:57 · 9 answers · asked by sam 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its fine to drive it about 30 seconds after you start it. That will give the oil enough time to circulate throughout your engine. You should wait until its warmed all the way up before you really slam on the gas though. This will ensure that your rings are making a good seal between the pistons and cylinder walls (this helps keep your oil cleaner longer!).
2007-01-05 11:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by cmfeuers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vehicle is new enough that you only need to let it run for 1 - 2 minutes. I start my 96 toyota, watch the garage door close completely, fasten my seatbelt, and then I drrive down the lane with the engine reving at 2000 rpm. It has never stalled or sputtered, and I have heat within 10 city block. Not bad considering I live in Edmonton Alberta where the temperature hit Arctic levels in Winter.
2007-01-05 17:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ronster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all bad,one comment is 30 seconds thats fine if you want. Cars aredesigned to work best at normal operating temp and the quickest way to get there is drive. letting it sit burns more fuel and doesn't help the engine. Idleing is not the best thing for engines they are made for putting a load to them so DRIVE that bad boy
2007-01-05 23:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by michael k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think a lot people wait until there car warms up to the mid line. I never had any problems. As long as u sit for a few minutes after starting it up u should be fine...
2007-01-05 17:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by jayfrezzy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You aren't hurting it. This car is old enough that there is some space between the moving parts. But if it was a new car, then it would cause unecessary wear on the bearings and rings/cylinder walls, and piston skirts. Good luck.
2007-01-05 17:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i have heard very good mechanics say that you don't have to warm up the newer models, like 90's & up, but i have a 79, & a 94, if they dont warm up, they keep cutting off , now, thats like on cold days, when its warm i can jump right in the 94, & take off, still have to warm up the 79 though.
2007-01-05 17:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by onecent1232003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not any more. Just give it 30 seconds (gives you time to buckle up) and go. The engine will warm up faster under load which is good for your emissions.
2007-01-05 17:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by cranknbank9 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go for it. It's what it's designed to do. Drive off asap it'll be fine... Don't forget to mirror - signal - maneuver.
2007-01-05 17:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by grant the monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in and go, I work on zamboni's and they say let them warm up for 5 min thats crap get on and go!
2007-01-05 17:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by Beezer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋