Correct way to start car?

[S4vtec]

correct way to start car is to get into the car, sit, close the door , then put key into hole and turn key.

 

 

hahaha.. i do make it a point to only crank the car wothout any accesories load. No air con, rasio, headlights etc....

Edited April 10, 2013 by S4vtec

[Ben5266]

  On 4/10/2013 at 3:06 AM, Johnnylim said:

What's the correct way to start the journey of the car in a fresh day? Some said after starting, need wait 30 sec or wait for rpm to reach certain level or other methods before moving off......

When the engine is still cold, rpm is usually higher, >1k rpm.

Just need to be extra careful as the "acceration" is higher when you off pedal. Need to hit the brake harder.

If wait till warm, the power is more linear. No surprises.

[13177]

  On 4/10/2013 at 4:25 AM, Mcf777 said:

mine ah pek old car.....still can see the gadget on/off button.

OFF all the gadget is to start the car easier.

What do you mean by can see the gadget on/off button? Thought all cars should have an on/off button?

[Leijasper]

  On 4/10/2013 at 3:06 AM, Johnnylim said:

What's the correct way to start the journey of the car in a fresh day? Some said after starting, need wait 30 sec or wait for rpm to reach certain level or other methods before moving off......

 

I'll off all gadget b4 off engine..I'll turn to on, wait a couple of sec den crank it.. Rpm usually higher cos cold ma.. Wait abt 3min meanwhile I places bag in boot n clean carpet n blah blah blah.. By the time move out of car park juz nice warm up swee swee Liao!! Dunno weather is mine proper, but so far so gd wit proper servicing n all dis practice, all my rides had nvr disappoint me :) 1 crank!!

 

Ever saw a couple mth old dancing lion logo brand mpv, gotta crank twice to start.. Lol.. Dunno izit the French brand or the driver pro lol

[Simonsoh]

if i drive off immediately, can hear some funny sound i duno from which place.. like teck-teck-teck-teck.... not too loud... maybe sound like old taxi sound.

[Jamesc]

  On 4/10/2013 at 6:08 AM, Simonsoh said:

if i drive off immediately, can hear some funny sound i duno from which place.. like teck-teck-teck-teck.... not too loud... maybe sound like old taxi sound.

I also get those funny sounds from the back of the car.

 

But strangely only when I am carrying my mother in law

 

after she had some onions.

 

[Carpark]

For push-start ignition, the engine starts immediately when the button is pressed without waiting for the startup initialisation.

 

Think not necessary to wait a few seconds for those initialisations.

[Vulcann]

  On 4/10/2013 at 3:15 AM, Picnic06 said:

No harm even if one wait for 30 sec.

 

During this time, can slowly adjust or put on seat belt, check reverse mirror, check side mirrors (left & right), adjust your radio volume or change another CD to suit you for the driving mood. By then all this completed, 2 minutes gone, so enough of warm-up ...

 

You think machiam flying a plane with 1,001 items to check on the checklist ah?

 

(Source: http://www.wardwired.com/2012/12/the-value...ect-management/ )

 

[laugh]

 

Older rides may need time to warm up but newer ones I think don't need just crank up step on gas & move off liao.

[Vulcann]

  On 4/10/2013 at 4:04 AM, Johnnylim said:

Errr....i tot suppose to off those things 1st before off engine? How come u the other way round?

 

I also practice switching off A/C, lalio, dehumidifier (raining time), etc except my 24/7 DVR before killing the engine but sometimes rushing mah e.g. PS or LS so have to rush off and either forgets or no time to do the shutting down procedure.

 

Following day before cranking up the engine have check these devices are off lo.

[2BDriver]

  On 4/10/2013 at 6:22 AM, Jamesc said:

I also get those funny sounds from the back of the car.

 

But strangely only when I am carrying my mother in law

 

after she had some onions.

 

Please be reminded that you need to drive with all windows down for a small gap, gently discuss with your wife for solutions and I believe mother & daughter would be much easier to compromise

I always make my MIL to sit infront, she hates onions

[Johnnylim]

One more question: The air-con can immediately switch on after start car or must wait a while so as to extend the lifespan of battery n alternator?

[Hamburger]

  On 4/10/2013 at 6:59 AM, Johnnylim said:

One more question: The air-con can immediately switch on after start car or must wait a while so as to extend the lifespan of battery n alternator?

just oh lah....no diff

 

on air con so stress as if driving here is not stress enough...

[13177]

  On 4/10/2013 at 6:59 AM, Johnnylim said:

One more question: The air-con can immediately switch on after start car or must wait a while so as to extend the lifespan of battery n alternator?

Heard many people say after driving some distance then on air-con.

Edited April 10, 2013 by 13177

[Kiadaw]

  On 4/10/2013 at 5:11 AM, Mllcg said:

NA car no need warm up.

 

turbo need..

 

both warm up and cool down

I owned 2 turbo cars, never bother to warm up or cool down. But I do not rev hard in the first & last 5-10 mins of the drive.

But do not take my word for it, better look at user manual.

 

I do sometime start the car earlier, before I drive off, but never to warm the engine.

 

Also in the hot climate of Singapore, the car is already 'pre-warmed'.

 

Anyway, in some cars, it is possible to remote start the car, or even set a timer (say start the engine every morning at 6.am), but usually, the purpose is not to warm up the engine, but warm/cool the interior the car before you drive off.

[Yrvsport]

turn to acc.(2nd Click) wait for 2 sec than crank it...the rest is up to you to decide...

[ChickenMob]

aftermarket with remote start in the morning, and turbo timer 20secs shut down for me.

just nice walk to the carpark after starting from home just nice.

[Princey_anne]

  On 4/10/2013 at 3:28 AM, 13177 said:

No need to wait, just move off after switching on engine. Unless you are driving a very old technology engine car.

Yes that should be the way.

[Puteh83]

Just habit, i guessed. I will normally turn on the engine and go to the smoking corner for a fag.