2007-02-16 02:41:41 · 12 answers · asked by YANKEE F 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It depends on how far below 0, the kind of car, the size of the engine, and whether or not your thermostat is functioning correctly.
Most cars will warm up in about 10-15 minutes, but older ones (or ones with bigger engines) can sometimes take a little longer.
2007-02-16 02:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by joemammysbigguns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good question.
It all depends on the car and model.
If it is a modern car built for lets say cold areas then it should be a matter of mins with the blowers on also a good battery fitted.
The best I ever had for this was a saab, just an example of a car built for extreme conditions.
I t had been round the clock two times, but never failed to warm up and also heated seats when sat on helped the de-mist.
2007-02-16 02:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by shaun s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not long at all if you follow the recommendations of practically every car manufacturer and DRIVE IT to warm it up. By the time you have your seat belt on and the mirrors adjusted, it time to start moving. Remember the transmission etc. won't warm up at an idle. With an older car with a carburetor you might wait until the high idle drops, but with any fuel injected car, drive.
Although I make a lot during the winter months at the first freeze when people start their cars and leave them to warm up while they finish their coffee. Then they call me to come get them back in the car after the automatic door locks keep them out of it.
2007-02-16 02:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your comfort or for the engine ?
For the engine so you can drive it. Only about one or two minutes.
But start out slowly for the first few miles.
For your comfort all depends on your car. Maybe 10 minutes.
Any garage will give you the same answers I just gave you.
Where I live it's been around O degrees or lower most of February.
2007-02-16 02:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Old School 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on exactly how cold it is outside as well as the type of car you have. I have a Nissan Sentra and it tkes about 15-20 minutes to get it warm enough to sit in. I'm sure that there ara cars out there that will warm up faster. Also if you put your car in neutral and rev-up your car, that will also warm it up more.
2007-02-16 02:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by tophinator 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it depends on the age and condition of the car. my car takes about 10 minutes to warm up.
2007-02-16 02:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the heater core in your vehicle. I have an 04 mazda and an 97 pontiac. the mazda heats up much faster than the pontiac.
2007-02-16 02:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by Angie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know it's warm enough to drive when the temperature gauge is above "cold," and your RPM is at 1.
2007-02-16 02:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I said 10 -15 is all it takes.. should be good..
2007-02-16 02:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by ﺸÐïåMóñdÐôññåﺸ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt know i drive a bicycle and everytime i turn on the heat i hear this bell sound and it never gets warm.
I'm gonna get that looked at this weekend!
2007-02-16 02:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by That Kid Zinc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋