Pimpin-EL

how long does it take for everybodies car to warm up to normal temperature? it takes mine 15-20min....

imported_GoldBadge

Idling...i don't nkow cus i never let it idle that long. I le tit idle for about 5 min and hen after 5 min of diving my temp needle is perfectly horizontal.

imported_loudsubz

about 7-10 min for mine (h22)

motti

That may bring your fluid temperatures up, but you need to continue to operate the vehicle to properly "boil" impurities and condensed moisture out of the oil, otherwise all you are doing is promoting even more sludge build-up in your oil.

Your transmission fluid takes even longer to properly warm up and rid itself of moisture.

Also, you need to run your exhaust at normal operating termperatures for more than that 7 to 10 minutes to fully expel any mositure that may have accumulated and condensed within your exhaust system since the last time you ran your car. The one thing that promotes exhaust system rot better than moisture in a bone cold exhaust is warmed moisture in a slightly warmed-up exhaust.

Don't you supposed auto enthusiasts ever listen to the experts? The mantra for years has been - those short trips to the corner store are the fastest possible way to kill your car. If you're going to start your car, make sure you start it for good reason.

imported_loudsubz

well my total trip to school takes about 15-20 mins, 1/3 the way there its usually warmed up.