First starting the car.

[AliceCooper]

So ive been wondering how long i should leave my GSX idleing when i first start it up for the day or after its been sitting forever and has cooled down. I couldnt find any help in the search option.

 

[viperlp01]

Unless you have a built motor with very close tolerances then you can pretty much start up and go. I mean if you want to let it sit there for a 10-20 sec period to build alittle heat and build oil pressure then thats all you need. It is really not a big issue in the summer time. Winter you can start up and go if you want as well it is just a colder ride for a while until the car warms up. Remember on a cold engine the oil is very thin so it can get to everything faster and as it heats up it gets thicker.

 

[BoostFrenzy]

So ive been wondering how long i should leave my GSX idleing when i first start it up for the day or after its been sitting forever and has cooled down. I couldnt find any help in the search option.

There is a reason why they call it "warming up". I find that the middle of the stock temp gauge is a good spot. Might take a bit depending on the temperature outside, but to me this is the best spot. Especially with a turbo engine, warm ups are important.

 

[BoostFrenzy]

Remember on a cold engine the oil is very thin so it can get to everything faster and as it heats up it gets thicker.

Sir, you have this ass backwards.

 

[No_Skillz]

If it's a stock motor, just start and go. There's really no need to let it warm up. Just don't boost. And FYI, when oil is cold, it's a bit thicker. With synthetics, the temp ranges are wider so it should stay the same consistency.

 

[Hollywood77]

Yup, everybody's right. Think of putting maple syrup in the microwave...when it's at room temp (cold) it's kinda thick. But if you microwave it, it thins out.

Same thing happens with the oil in your engine as its circulating.

 

[stefanOst]

I have to leave for work at around 230 or 330 in the morning normally and it is usually relatively chilly even in the summer, so I like to let the car warm up for like 45 seconds or so before setting out. I generally use this time to find a good radio station or CD or whatever. During the day I still let it idle for like 20-30 seconds before going, and I don't boost until the temp gauge at least gets into the normal range. I'm probably paranoid about this, and like most people have said it won't do any wrong to not wait unless you start it up and red line it right away, probably not a good idea I would think.

 

[MadScientist92]

I let my car warm up just until I see the temp guage move even the slightest. Usually takes less than two minutes. But you don't have too. It's more important too let it cool down after a hard run or hard driving.

 

[GirlDriver]

Sir, you have this ass backwards.

... I love it! I was thinking the same thing, though you said it so perfectly!