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Do you warm up your engine?

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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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I know its a dum question, but how many of you warm up your engine? I always warm up my engine becuase i heard it messes up the alternator. Dont know if this is true but i still warm up the engine anyways. Does it have any effect if you dont warm up your engine? :dunno:
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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I haven't been lately because its been so warm out, and I normally park it in a heated garage...so for the most part no.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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in the winter yes, when its 70*+ out No
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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i do not.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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30 seconds to get the oil flowing @ idle, then just shift before 3K RPMs until the motor reaches OT. then i have fun w/ vtAk
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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when its cold, most of the time
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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cold= 7 minutes
warm=4 minutes

i timed it.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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yes i leave on till it idles properly at 700 +/- 50
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by slpycd7
yes i leave on till it idles properly at 700 +/- 50
:werd: That's usually the time you wait till you should gear it in.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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Yep, regardless of ambient outside temperature until it hits operating temp.
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