IMS question

[tanque55]

Thanks, that's what I thought. I went on forums for my truck, my wifes ML350, my bikes and it's true that if you read all the problem areas you wouldn't buy any of them. As for not using the car because I'm afraid, NOT going to happen. It's way too much fun to hear that great sound starting at about 3000 rpm!

[986Porsche986]

I was just curious, if the rate of IMS bearing fails happens more often on a car that is driven right after starting and not allowing a "proper" engine warm up. I always try to let mine get up to normal temp before I pull out of the driveway.

[BerneseMtnDog]

I'd always been told that warming up in the driveway to normal temp is not a good idea. Much better to warm up driving gently until normal temp is reached. Someone here might be able to explain why but that's what I'd always heard. I personally drive without going above 3k rpm until I hit temp and then try to stay at or above 3k for the rest of the drive.

Steve