Warming Up Queries

[Qpik]

i will always make it a point to warm up my car before driving off.

 

However, sometimes after parking for say 4 to 5 hours, the warming up light came on again.

 

So, would like to check whether is this common or should I send my ride in for servicing?

[Hitman]

Whats the warming up light ??

[Qpik]

eh, for my ride, before i drive off. there will be a blue indicator coming on showing the engine being warmed up.

 

i will drive off after the indicator is off. i am under the impression that the light will come on if the engine is cold say after an overnight parking.

 

so, want to check wiz the rest how often does theirs come on?

[Hitman]

The Blue Indicator signals the engine is cold. After 4-5 hours is long enough for the engine to cool down. The blue light will come on if the optimum temperature is not reached

 

But no worries lar ... nothing wrong there. Even with the blue light indicator on .... you can drive off and let the engine warm up whilst you are on the move. No need to waste petrol and wait for the blue lights to go off before you drive off.

 

Those lights are to tell you ... engine is warming up but not at optimum temperature, so drive easy and let it warm up Dont go pedal to the floor just yet

 

Your SE never tell you these things ah

Edited December 26, 2005 by Hitman

[Qpik]

yes only to drive after the light goes off.

 

however, if parked in a sunny lot & the light still comes on, dun hv to worry too rite?

[Hitman]

No need to wait until the light goes off then drive off.

 

Just start car and drive off ... let the car warm up whilst on the move. If you wait, you are just wasting petrol idling the engine

 

Doesnt matter sunny lot or not .... the engine management system controls the systems, not sunlight

[Genie47]

Hitman is right. Anyway the car warms up faster if there is a load. Have the engine moving the car means giving the car a load. Turn on the A/C and ICE, the load increases = faster warm up. Just drive off.

[Mousee7]

u drive vios ah?for me i dont wait for the light to go off, just drive slowly till the lights off then go faster.Think the warm up indicator is for places with colder temps...spore so hot, dont need to wait lah

[Qpik]

latio

 

mechanic for 2nd car said that warming up a car plus regular maintenance can minimise ride from major probs.

[Zoner]

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i will always make it a point to warm up my car before driving off.

 

However, sometimes after parking for say 4 to 5 hours, the warming up light came on again.

 

So, would like to check whether is this common or should I send my ride in for servicing?

 

dun have to wait for the lite to go off... juz make it a point not to step too much at ur pedal(below 3000rpm) while driving b4 warming up.

[Mousee7]

well, i have not been warming up for 3 yrs,and things are still in tiptop condition.If u feel more at ease warming the car up, just continue with it.Peace of mind for urself rite?

[Jts156]

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No need to wait until the light goes off then drive off.

 

Just start car and drive off ... let the car warm up whilst on the move. If you wait, you are just wasting petrol idling the engine

 

Doesnt matter sunny lot or not .... the engine management system controls the systems, not sunlight

 

i agree. the best way to get the engine to operating temperature is to drive off once engine started. drive smoothly and increase speed gradually. this will help the engine oil circulate and lubricate the moving parts faster. letting it idle wastes petrol and doesn't help the engine oil process.

 

doesn't matter what car you drive, it applies to all.

[Mits_jc]

agree.. juz drive off once engine is started, just go easy on the right foot and keep the revs low so as not to put too much strain on the "still cold" engine.

 

analogy: in the past, it was thought that we should do warm ups before any strenuous exercise. but now, we know that we should do light exercise instead of trying to stretch our muscles that are still cold.

 

our body is sort of a "machine", same goes for the engine! :)

[Mzrmazda3]

Bro, it's normal lah no worries Sometimes, my ride would be almost cooled down when parked around 4 hours

[RadX]

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i will always make it a point to warm up my car before driving off.

 

However, sometimes after parking for say 4 to 5 hours, the warming up light came on again.

 

So, would like to check whether is this common or should I send my ride in for servicing?

cars nowadays no need to warm up....gently drive out immediately upon cranking the engine...

[B1ackie]

it's true that new cars these days warm up faster but do let the car warm up a min or 2 before driving off.

 

The advance oil flow fast but need to reach certain temperature before it can perform it's optimum ability.

[Kenlcs]

I thought car nowaday no need to warm-up.

Once crank, can drive off (if not just wasting petrol/$$)

But just go slow initial, and dont step hard on the pedal.

[Furrynadz]

aiyo

this question ask n ask and ask again

easiest answer is : even sex need proper warm up and lubrication right, u wont just ram a dry hole