Shutting off engine when cold, short commute question
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Shutting off engine when cold, short commute question
Hi all,
Moved to a new place over the summer and I have some concerns about my engine when the weather turns. I'm currently about 1.5 miles from the office and all has been well, basically up to operating by the time I get there. Once the temps drop I doubt I'd get to a 2nd temp bar (ap2) by the time I park it in the office garage. I can't imagine doing this twice a day, 5 days a week is a good thing, am I off base or is this a correct assumption? Should I just take the long way to work each morning and afternoon to make sure it's up to temp?
Thanks!
Moved to a new place over the summer and I have some concerns about my engine when the weather turns. I'm currently about 1.5 miles from the office and all has been well, basically up to operating by the time I get there. Once the temps drop I doubt I'd get to a 2nd temp bar (ap2) by the time I park it in the office garage. I can't imagine doing this twice a day, 5 days a week is a good thing, am I off base or is this a correct assumption? Should I just take the long way to work each morning and afternoon to make sure it's up to temp?
Thanks!
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#3
I 2nd the low cold weight oil idea (although I don't really know which one) but I can tell you that your commute is basically the WORST conditions for this car. I would seriously consider a lease or commuter-beater and garage the S. Seriously, cold starting over and over and over without getting up to operating temp is not good
#5
Or you could just start the car and let her warm up. That's what I do here in Alaska's Winters. I just start her up and let her sit for about 5 minuets. I either go back inside and wait or sit in the car and wait
#7
That is the worst thing you can do for your car. That is old school thought process. CARS ARE NOT MEANT TO IDLE
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Originally Posted by Pankayk' timestamp='1413155111' post='23366796
Or you could just start the car and let her warm up. That's what I do here in Alaska's Winters. I just start her up and let her sit for about 5 minuets. I either go back inside and wait or sit in the car and wait
#9
sillyboybmxer, I have an OT question. What is that chick saying? The one as your avatar.
Much thanks!
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Much thanks!
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#10
The car actually warms up faster if you get in a drive it,....you are not warming up the tranny fluid or diff fluid by letting it sit while the engine gets warm. If your engine is warm and you get in a step on it(you shouldnt in the winter or with cold tires obviously) but your diff fluid is gonna be like pudding. Think about it.
Slow going and low revs till normal operating temp then drive how you want.
Here is some discussion along with an excerpt from the manual
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/914...-your-car-for/
Slow going and low revs till normal operating temp then drive how you want.
Here is some discussion along with an excerpt from the manual
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/914...-your-car-for/