Warming engine.

gmctrucks · 03-31-2009, 01:44 AM

Who here warms there engines before they get to going in the morning? My brother in law has a 2001 Jeep and he lets it run for about 10 minutes before he take off he says that's why his engine is so good. Now in cold climate I would say ok but here in TEXAS it's never that cold for that. I told him my truck is a 1993 GMC and I have never done that and she still runs like brand new and maybe he has to do that because it's not GM product.
He! He! GMC

leolkfrm · 03-31-2009, 05:29 AM

I'm in the cold, unless it's frosted, hit the remote start while getting shoes and coat on and then run it! The cars don't see much af a change but the allision in the cold does better if it has a little time to warm

bradrhale · 03-31-2009, 08:23 AM

i start my stuff and let it sit there for a few moments. not because i want it to warm up but i want the oil to get into the vavle train good before i start hitting highway speeds. maybe 30 seconds in the summer time.

mudseeker · 03-31-2009, 10:28 AM

i just make sure the oil gauges pops up to 60psi before i put it in gear. i'm not a lead foot until the trans is warm enough to go into lockup.

merlin5577 · 05-10-2009, 11:08 PM

I let the trucks idle a minute or two, but just enough to let the oil pressure build. I then just drive gently until they warm up. I dont (nor do I suggest) letting an engine sit at idle to warm it up.

z07 · 05-11-2009, 04:15 AM

I'm with Merlin on this one. Also, I make very smooth throttle transitions most of the time I drive but esp. when the engine is cold.

The exception to a brief warm up is for my motorcycles with carbs. I ride them out of the garage and away from the house a bit and then go put on my gear. I don't want to have to use any choke while riding off. (yeah I know on CV carbs it's called a start enrichinging circuit but the control is still labeled "choke")

k20_chevy · 05-11-2009, 05:28 AM

During the winter I would let the truck run for like 5 minutes just for the fluids to get moving through everything, otherwise maybe a minute like while your adjusting the seat belt or radio.

03-31-2009, 01:44 AM	#1
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 3,948	Warming engine. Who here warms there engines before they get to going in the morning? My brother in law has a 2001 Jeep and he lets it run for about 10 minutes before he take off he says that's why his engine is so good. Now in cold climate I would say ok but here in TEXAS it's never that cold for that. I told him my truck is a 1993 GMC and I have never done that and she still runs like brand new and maybe he has to do that because it's not GM product. He! He! GMC

03-31-2009, 05:29 AM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,225	I'm in the cold, unless it's frosted, hit the remote start while getting shoes and coat on and then run it! The cars don't see much af a change but the allision in the cold does better if it has a little time to warm __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-31-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,317	i just make sure the oil gauges pops up to 60psi before i put it in gear. i'm not a lead foot until the trans is warm enough to go into lockup. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

05-11-2009, 05:28 AM	#7
k20_chevy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lorain Posts: 82	During the winter I would let the truck run for like 5 minutes just for the fluids to get moving through everything, otherwise maybe a minute like while your adjusting the seat belt or radio. __________________ 1981 Chevy K20 3/4 ton 4x4. 350 with th400 trans. 33x12.5x16 Super Swamper SSR. open D44 front and 14-bolt rear with detroit locker. 3" body lift.

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03-31-2009, 08:23 AM	#3
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 7,831	i start my stuff and let it sit there for a few moments. not because i want it to warm up but i want the oil to get into the vavle train good before i start hitting highway speeds. maybe 30 seconds in the summer time.

05-10-2009, 11:08 PM	#5
merlin5577 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 675	I let the trucks idle a minute or two, but just enough to let the oil pressure build. I then just drive gently until they warm up. I dont (nor do I suggest) letting an engine sit at idle to warm it up.

05-11-2009, 04:15 AM	#6
z07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 391	I'm with Merlin on this one. Also, I make very smooth throttle transitions most of the time I drive but esp. when the engine is cold. The exception to a brief warm up is for my motorcycles with carbs. I ride them out of the garage and away from the house a bit and then go put on my gear. I don't want to have to use any choke while riding off. (yeah I know on CV carbs it's called a start enrichinging circuit but the control is still labeled "choke")

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