Engine
#1
Engine
As I was reading my good ole' Honda manuel for the hell of it, i noticed it said something along the lines of, no matter what the temperature is outside start your engine and after one minute you can drive. I was always told in winter to warm your engine for 5 minutes or so. In summer and warmer temperature one minute is fine. Anyone have any answers?
#2
are you serious? i hate warming up my car i have no patience however i do it every time for at LEAST 5 minutes...
if thats true it would be great but i think u have to warm up EVERY car...well u dont have to but its better obviosly...i even warm up my beater...
if thats true it would be great but i think u have to warm up EVERY car...well u dont have to but its better obviosly...i even warm up my beater...
#3
The one minute sounds about right. However, I would recommend driving slowly for the first little bit. I have underground parking so, I don't even wait a minute. I drive below 2,000 RPM until my needle hits the "C" line then, drive normally after that. My area is residential so, I don't have to drive fast for about 10 minutes.
If you are close to a highway, I would warm up the car until you see the temperature needle start to move.
If you are wondering why the manual recommends to drive after a minute, it is because if you drive the car, instead of idling, the engine will warm up faster, the cat will warm up faster, thus reducing emissions.
Also, another thing I do, which isn't always practical, is to keep the HVAC fan off until the engine gets some temperature. Once I see the needle at "C", I crank up the heat. Doing this, also warms up the engine faster.
Mark
If you are close to a highway, I would warm up the car until you see the temperature needle start to move.
If you are wondering why the manual recommends to drive after a minute, it is because if you drive the car, instead of idling, the engine will warm up faster, the cat will warm up faster, thus reducing emissions.
Also, another thing I do, which isn't always practical, is to keep the HVAC fan off until the engine gets some temperature. Once I see the needle at "C", I crank up the heat. Doing this, also warms up the engine faster.
Mark
#6
My parents have never let our civic warm up for 5 min, Im pretty sure. When my mom still had it she would just get in, and let it run for maybe abotu 30 sec, then go. Never had a problem after 204,000 km on it.
#7
Never letting your car warm up? So, that is why there are so many slow civics out there.
I don't care what you do in the summer, but in the winter time when you turn the engine on, pay attention to the rpm, it is alot higher. Some Civics don't have a RPM meter, I know, so I guess you have to figure that one out for yourself.
The reason why Honda said 1-5 mins is b/c some people don't have a RPM meter. But if you do have one, wait for the RPM to reach 1 rpm or less. Obviously, you guys don't give a damn about your car. You will find out later that your car will get slower, and premature wear would happen. I repeat, there are alot of slow Civics out there, I wonder why?????? (sacrasm)
I don't care what you do in the summer, but in the winter time when you turn the engine on, pay attention to the rpm, it is alot higher. Some Civics don't have a RPM meter, I know, so I guess you have to figure that one out for yourself.
The reason why Honda said 1-5 mins is b/c some people don't have a RPM meter. But if you do have one, wait for the RPM to reach 1 rpm or less. Obviously, you guys don't give a damn about your car. You will find out later that your car will get slower, and premature wear would happen. I repeat, there are alot of slow Civics out there, I wonder why?????? (sacrasm)
#9
I still remember my 84 Accord EX. It uses Carb instead of FI. If I don't warm up my car for a good 10 mins, it will stall for sure.
With my Civic, depends on the Temp. Winter time, I will warm up my car for at least 5 mins, summer...1 min.
Also I heard it depends on how long your car has been sitting there. If you didn't drive it for a few days, you should warm up your car for all the circulations going back to normal.
regards,
Mugen C
With my Civic, depends on the Temp. Winter time, I will warm up my car for at least 5 mins, summer...1 min.
Also I heard it depends on how long your car has been sitting there. If you didn't drive it for a few days, you should warm up your car for all the circulations going back to normal.
regards,
Mugen C
#11
Originally posted by electronblue
I warm mine for maybe a minute for both winter and summer, however I keep the RPM's down until I see the tempurature move up. I also leave the heater off until the car is warm.
I warm mine for maybe a minute for both winter and summer, however I keep the RPM's down until I see the tempurature move up. I also leave the heater off until the car is warm.
yah that would be considered common sense.
Who would want to freeze their *** in the car when it already cold?
lol
jkz
#12
Originally posted by EK7_DriftMania
Never letting your car warm up? So, that is why there are so many slow civics out there.
I don't care what you do in the summer, but in the winter time when you turn the engine on, pay attention to the rpm, it is alot higher. Some Civics don't have a RPM meter, I know, so I guess you have to figure that one out for yourself.
The reason why Honda said 1-5 mins is b/c some people don't have a RPM meter. But if you do have one, wait for the RPM to reach 1 rpm or less. Obviously, you guys don't give a damn about your car. You will find out later that your car will get slower, and premature wear would happen. I repeat, there are alot of slow Civics out there, I wonder why?????? (sacrasm)
Never letting your car warm up? So, that is why there are so many slow civics out there.
I don't care what you do in the summer, but in the winter time when you turn the engine on, pay attention to the rpm, it is alot higher. Some Civics don't have a RPM meter, I know, so I guess you have to figure that one out for yourself.
The reason why Honda said 1-5 mins is b/c some people don't have a RPM meter. But if you do have one, wait for the RPM to reach 1 rpm or less. Obviously, you guys don't give a damn about your car. You will find out later that your car will get slower, and premature wear would happen. I repeat, there are alot of slow Civics out there, I wonder why?????? (sacrasm)
When i feelits about there, then I take off.
#13
Originally posted by KS-R
Good thing I installed a remote starter.
Good thing I installed a remote starter.
just press a button jump into your car a minute later after being in the warm confines of your home and get on your way ....
life is GRAND!!
#14
Originally posted by Team Rukus
LOL
yah that would be considered common sense.
Who would want to freeze their *** in the car when it already cold?
lol
jkz
LOL
yah that would be considered common sense.
Who would want to freeze their *** in the car when it already cold?
lol
jkz
Mugen
#15
I start the car and wait for 20-30 seconds and just drive off, regardless of season. Just don't hammer it until you reach full operating temps. There is no need to warm up a car any more than that.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
catalyst
Honda Civic Performance - JDM Discussion
2
07-Jul-2005 07:55 PM
scarlemthug
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
1
24-Apr-2005 10:11 PM
bluesicoupe
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
1
22-Oct-2004 04:41 PM
Quicksol
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
0
01-Jun-2004 02:28 PM