at 1000 rpm the engine is still not warmed up anyway. Normal idle is usually around 700rpm. It’s also been proven that warming up the engine is unnecessary. I still let it idle for a minute before I drive just to be sure oil is flowing well
latch_on_deez_nuts
Yeah you don’t really need to warm up newer cars nowadays
daffyflyer
Nah, I basically just let it warm up for as long as it takes me to plug my phone in to charge, and then try and keep it below 3500 rpm or so and out of full boost until the “cold” light turns off on the dash (couple of minutes). Can be hard as it’s 660ccs and kinda needs boost and revs to move, but obviously I give it some more revs and throttle if I need it to merge etc..
SchleifmittelSchwanz
>How many of you wait till your rpm reaches 1 before going? How important is it?
Depends. Did you make up this rule, or did you read it in the owner’s manual?
Sillyfiremans
No need. Modern cars are ready to go as soon as you start them. It idles high for a minute or so to warm up exhaust components and cut down on emissions. There is no safety or maintenance requirements to wait.
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at 1000 rpm the engine is still not warmed up anyway. Normal idle is usually around 700rpm. It’s also been proven that warming up the engine is unnecessary. I still let it idle for a minute before I drive just to be sure oil is flowing well
Yeah you don’t really need to warm up newer cars nowadays
Nah, I basically just let it warm up for as long as it takes me to plug my phone in to charge, and then try and keep it below 3500 rpm or so and out of full boost until the “cold” light turns off on the dash (couple of minutes). Can be hard as it’s 660ccs and kinda needs boost and revs to move, but obviously I give it some more revs and throttle if I need it to merge etc..
>How many of you wait till your rpm reaches 1 before going? How important is it?
Depends. Did you make up this rule, or did you read it in the owner’s manual?
No need. Modern cars are ready to go as soon as you start them. It idles high for a minute or so to warm up exhaust components and cut down on emissions. There is no safety or maintenance requirements to wait.