Shutting off engine when cold, short commute question
#11
Thread Starter
I wouldn't mind walking it in the summer, but its just far enough to be a pain in the cold winter.
I can't let it sit and warm up either, way too loud and I'd be banished from the neighborhood within a week.
I do like the oil idea, would it be okay to run all winter long, even on long drives once the engine is warm?
I can't let it sit and warm up either, way too loud and I'd be banished from the neighborhood within a week.
I do like the oil idea, would it be okay to run all winter long, even on long drives once the engine is warm?
#12
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/
But thanks again for the insight
#13
Yes, 0-30W should be fine for long trips, etc. The weight of the oil, at engine normal operating temp, is 30W. Just like 5W-30 or 10W-30. It's just that the 0W oil flows better at cold ambient temps. And warms up faster to operating temp. Or, I should as, flows sooner under heated conditions.
Check out link:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-...p=23366849&st=
Check out link:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-...p=23366849&st=
#15
Ive been in temps that cold,...I am actually surprised you can even get the cars started. I know I had a 50/50 chance when temps dipped below -20. Id get up in the middle of the night to start it just to make sure I could get to work in the morning.
My avatar....I have no idea whats shes saying,...but do we really care
My avatar....I have no idea whats shes saying,...but do we really care
#16
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/
#17
I would definitely run 0w-30 oil. The majority of your engine wear is going to be at cold start up, getting the oil flowing sooner is most important, even more important than the short distance driving issue.
Short distance driving isn't that bad, a good synthetic oil like Amsoil can easily handle the extra condensation that may build up. Take the car on a good highway drive once a week, that will get the oil hot enough which will burn off any water/condensation build up, and impurities in the oil.
Short distance driving isn't that bad, a good synthetic oil like Amsoil can easily handle the extra condensation that may build up. Take the car on a good highway drive once a week, that will get the oil hot enough which will burn off any water/condensation build up, and impurities in the oil.
#18
Yes, 0-30W should be fine for long trips, etc. The weight of the oil, at engine normal operating temp, is 30W. Just like 5W-30 or 10W-30. It's just that the 0W oil flows better at cold ambient temps. And warms up faster to operating temp. Or, I should as, flows sooner under heated conditions.
Check out link:
http://www.bobistheo...&p=23366849&st=
Check out link:
http://www.bobistheo...&p=23366849&st=
#19
" My avatar....I have no idea whats shes saying,...but do we really care. "
If I can read lips correctly, it looks like: " I'm frustrated." I wasn't going to ask why. In case it was a personal matter.
If I can read lips correctly, it looks like: " I'm frustrated." I wasn't going to ask why. In case it was a personal matter.