MaStaMooN Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I let mine idle until the ET clock reads 1 min, then start my trip.. By the time I can actually get to a road that allows some throttle... its been about 10 minutes.. Figure its all good by then.. .blast outta the toll both and im on my way. Jon - vBGarage Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_m Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 keep revs below 3K before car is fully warmed up & drive safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I was going to put in a block heater even though the car will be garaged. I just don't feel like driving like a granny for half my commute. Seems that nobody has numbers on how fast it is, but I'll try with a timer for an hour before I go to work, and see how much faster the car gets warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 My normal comute lends itself nicely to the initial gentle driving. From home it's a half mile of residential streets within the subdivision, then 4-lane with speed limits of 30-40 (most everybody's doing 40-45). It's a good 6-7 miles before 45-50 mph road. On the way home it's starts with about a mile of road posted at 25 mph (everybody does 40-45), then it's 55 mph 2-lane. My commute starts with me pulling out onto a busy 5 lane road. I'm sure I piss off the guy behind me that wants to pull out too as I wait for a large enough gap that I can get up to speed slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 It was 36F today an the turbo loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Heated garage in the winter FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 It was 36F today an the turbo loved it. Twas 39F this morning in North Carolina of all places. Da turbo had about 2 cups of good ole synthetic and off to triple digits on teh highway. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I usually stop by the local carwash and open the hood and spray with the high pressure washer to warm the engine....has that not been a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biturbowagon Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I start the engine, then drive gently until the indicators show that the engine is warm. You could always get a block heater if you'd like the engine to be even warmer when you first start it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 remote starter or engine warmer? agreed, +1 on the remote starter "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_m Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Quick question. I got my LGT in teh summer and I'm new to a manual transmission. I've noticed the last couple of mornings (frost on the car/ground) that it is really hard to make the shift from 1st to 2nd the first time. After that it seems to loosen up. I have a kartboy shortthrow installed. Could the front bushings be too tight? Or is this normal for a MT and I just need to warm the car up longer? Cycle through the gears one time before leaving? It's normal. The oil in a MT is pretty thick and it takes a bit to warm up. STI's are notorious for being hard shifters when first starting in the dead of winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alegacy Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I travel quite frequently, when travelling this is how I warm up my rental car: Get in Start car Exit Hotel Lot Get on highway Select appropraite gear on automatic that maintains 5-6,000 RPM at highway cruise speed Drive this way until heat comes on Always wonder about people who buy used rentals. My Own car. 30 seconds at idle Drive slow, no larget throttle openings, boost, etc Let the ACC do it's thing with the heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephybiglips Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hey you guys, do you have to put in that extra stuff in the oil? Whats that for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Stephy, Don't recall there being anything to add to the oil per se. Perhaps you're referring to the coolant additive (sealant) that Subaru recommends for every coolant change out... Now that the weather has turned cooler, I will likely drop back down to SAE 5-30W. Really not required here in SoCal but since I head up to the mountains regularly, especially in the snow, I'll want to be ready. Now that I've had the LGT for about 10 months, I find that doing a 10-20 second startup, followed by an easy 2-3 minutes of ~3K or less on the tacho and the car is good to go temp-wise. legandrex - stopping by the local carwash to HPW the engine so it warms up faster... that's a new one to me. ... not sure you're serious, but can't say that I'd do that. Vahkill - The tranny will be a bit stiff. Recommend you cycle up through the gears 1st to 2nd and possibly 3rd and then back again and give it a few side-to-side movements in the neutral gate, BEFORE you start the engine. Should limber up easily. I doubt it's your shifter bushing being too tight. It's probably more a function of the reduced leverage from your KB STS. You probably wouldn't notice the stiffness as much if you had the extra leverage of the standard shifter, unless it's really cold (sitting overnight in sub-freezing temps) and then almost any tranny is going to be hard to shift. Also, give the tranny a little longer in the colder weather to warm up, and it'll be all be good. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I usually stop by the local carwash and open the hood and spray with the high pressure washer to warm the engine....has that not been a good idea? I won't dignify that with a response. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfd425 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I won't dignify that with a response. Oh No3s!!!111!! s0ap.......nope, I don't have the heart to do it. How do I warm up the car? Friction, if you know what I mean.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aetsch/cheeky-smiley-031.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 3 mins @ idle engine speed is enough. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynder Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 You guys and your fancy startup sequences... I start my car, let it run long enough to assume that some oil is circulated and then I drive. If it gets below 20F I'll plug it in overnight. Currently it's 29F in Anchorage--still warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephybiglips Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 YOU ROCK!! Thanks for the message. After I got home yesterday and was telling the hubby how I asked about what I need to add in the oil....he was like your a dumb ass. You dont put anything in the oil...we were cracking up for like 5 minutes *lol* Stephy, Don't recall there being anything to add to the oil per se. Perhaps you're referring to the coolant additive (sealant) that Subaru recommends for every coolant change out... Now that the weather has turned cooler, I will likely drop back down to SAE 5-30W. Really not required here in SoCal but since I head up to the mountains regularly, especially in the snow, I'll want to be ready. Now that I've had the LGT for about 10 months, I find that doing a 10-20 second startup, followed by an easy 2-3 minutes of ~3K or less on the tacho and the car is good to go temp-wise. legandrex - stopping by the local carwash to HPW the engine so it warms up faster... that's a new one to me. ... not sure you're serious, but can't say that I'd do that. Vahkill - The tranny will be a bit stiff. Recommend you cycle up through the gears 1st to 2nd and possibly 3rd and then back again and give it a few side-to-side movements in the neutral gate, BEFORE you start the engine. Should limber up easily. I doubt it's your shifter bushing being too tight. It's probably more a function of the reduced leverage from your KB STS. You probably wouldn't notice the stiffness as much if you had the extra leverage of the standard shifter, unless it's really cold (sitting overnight in sub-freezing temps) and then almost any tranny is going to be hard to shift. Also, give the tranny a little longer in the colder weather to warm up, and it'll be all be good. SBT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary storm Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 its been 38 the past week everytime i get up in the morning....i let the car sit for about 20secs while i adjust my stereo, then turn on the seat heater and cruise thru the complex in 1st gear holding rpms at 3k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister S Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Insulated garage - never freezes = ingition on, put in gear, drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback XT Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Insulated garage - never freezes = ingition on, put in gear, drive I can beat that. I have a heated garage. I still give it a minute though. It is really weird getting in your car without a need for a coat and it is sub zero outside when you arrive at your destination and get out! Talk about a shock to the system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 SBL, Try some Oil Wetter. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephybiglips Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 R you josshin me brat???? SBL, Try some Oil Wetter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I start the car, as much as it dislikes my doing this, and then take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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