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BoomerRoadie · 12-21-2016, 09:01 AM

Hello Quadcammer,

I have been recording my warm up times over the past several days. I really hope I don't piss off some people reading this thread, but here it goes....

I live in Arizona, in the Phoenix area. It has been pretty warm these past several days in the upper 40's and low 50's...Sorry mid west--SUCK IT!!!

On two occasions I started the car in the garage 2 minutes before driving and it took exactly 10 minutes to hit the 180 mark. Than another 2 minutes to reach the peak stable temperature (about one needle width above 180). On another two occasions I started the car and drove right away. Again, same exact results down to the minute.

These times were all consistent over a temperature span of 42 degrees to 54 degrees (OAT).

EDIT: I am using Total Motor Oil 5W40.

So....your car is right in there and sounds like its doing great OR we are both screwed.

Hope this helps!

12-21-2016, 09:01 AM	#39
BoomerRoadie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fountain Hills Posts: 103	Hello Quadcammer, I have been recording my warm up times over the past several days. I really hope I don't piss off some people reading this thread, but here it goes.... I live in Arizona, in the Phoenix area. It has been pretty warm these past several days in the upper 40's and low 50's...Sorry mid west--SUCK IT!!! On two occasions I started the car in the garage 2 minutes before driving and it took exactly 10 minutes to hit the 180 mark. Than another 2 minutes to reach the peak stable temperature (about one needle width above 180). On another two occasions I started the car and drove right away. Again, same exact results down to the minute. These times were all consistent over a temperature span of 42 degrees to 54 degrees (OAT). EDIT: I am using Total Motor Oil 5W40. So....your car is right in there and sounds like its doing great OR we are both screwed. Hope this helps!