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How many people warm up their Explorer ST before driving?
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I'm in south Florida and still let it warm for 30 sec at least for now .... just passed 1140 miles. Thinking about a first oil change at 1500mi even though it may not need it. Last brand new car I bought was in 1984 believe it or not. I'm sure many will find that humorous. I'm an a ole gear head.
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modern engines dont need a warm up time. 10 seconds is long enough to get the oil pressure up and the fluid moving. the trans doesnt need to be warmed up either, transmissions love running as cold as possible.
thats some stupid thing from the days of carburetors, when the auto chock would need to be warmed up before the engine ran well.
obviously i wouldnt just turn it on and go WOT seconds after ignition. and if you live in a cold climate then yes, give it some time. i live in southern california so its always around 65 degrees here.
thats some stupid thing from the days of carburetors, when the auto chock would need to be warmed up before the engine ran well.
obviously i wouldnt just turn it on and go WOT seconds after ignition. and if you live in a cold climate then yes, give it some time. i live in southern california so its always around 65 degrees here.
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My vehicles all get full synthetic and I live in Arizona. I drive with a rule, I take it easy in my neighborhood and near work, and fairly easy in public parking lots. So, by the time I’m loaded in, I just take off.
Now, my ‘76 K5 gets a 5-10 minute warm up, otherwise the carb sputters.
Now, my ‘76 K5 gets a 5-10 minute warm up, otherwise the carb sputters.
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I know it is not an ST.. but on my 6.7 powrstroke. just auto start it while I am walking to it. buy the time I get in and bucked up it should be good to go.... on cold mornings give it long enough to be as warm as I want in it.
301k miles only thing I have replaced is a turbo at 150k ish. and that was a known issue in that year model.
but only use full synthetic oil
and I will treat my ST the same way when it arrives
301k miles only thing I have replaced is a turbo at 150k ish. and that was a known issue in that year model.
but only use full synthetic oil
and I will treat my ST the same way when it arrives
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Direct inject engines do not like prolonged idling at cold engine temperatures. Amongst other things it causes oil dilution.
My approach is: start it, give it 30-60 seconds and start driving. No high load, high revs until everything is at operating temperature. Normal operation will get your engine to temperature much faster (ie less wear) than idle.
You guys are free to do as you please but cold start and idle more than a minute our two is not doing your vehicle any favors
My approach is: start it, give it 30-60 seconds and start driving. No high load, high revs until everything is at operating temperature. Normal operation will get your engine to temperature much faster (ie less wear) than idle.
You guys are free to do as you please but cold start and idle more than a minute our two is not doing your vehicle any favors
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I don’t think you’re really going to find any experts advising you should do prolonged idle/warm up. Just people that are living by outdated information or those who are unwilling to get into a cold car in winter.
This guy seems to be pretty universally accepted.
Without having searched YouTube any harder than the first video which came up, I suspect you won’t find much conflicting advise.
This guy seems to be pretty universally accepted.
Without having searched YouTube any harder than the first video which came up, I suspect you won’t find much conflicting advise.
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