There's a "P" displayed on the dash (in the picture), so looks like automatic.KuroNekko wrote:Also, automatic or manual transmission?
service engine light and sputtering. what is wrong with her!
You let your car idle for an hour before doing a one mile round trip?
That's VERY bad for it, the best way to warm up a modern car is to drive it. I'm not saying that's what your problem is, it's not going to damage it directly, but in the long run it will shorten your engine life dramatically.
That's VERY bad for it, the best way to warm up a modern car is to drive it. I'm not saying that's what your problem is, it's not going to damage it directly, but in the long run it will shorten your engine life dramatically.
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I am and I am originally from the Caribbean with 90 degree weather so what's your point. I feel offended by that comment. My car was sitting for a while...The temperature dropped in the teens or lower at night...I was not going to just jump in my car with snow and ice stuck to it and drive off. I let it warm up. What is so bad about letting your car warm up in such weather before you go anywhere? I came to this site asking for advise...not to be made fun of!
Snow brush, de-icing spray and a squeegee. Brush the snow off the door. Open it. Get the brush out of the backseat. Turn the car on, defrosters, heat. Brush off the rest of the car. If there is ice, spray de-icing spray. Wait 30 seconds, then use wiper blades and squeegee. Get in car. It should be sufficiently warmed up.
I've had a foot of snow on top of 3 inches of solid ice on my Kizashi. That took 45 minutes to clear. You should be done in 5 minutes or less.
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I've had a foot of snow on top of 3 inches of solid ice on my Kizashi. That took 45 minutes to clear. You should be done in 5 minutes or less.
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aminatam, auto manufacturers take into account the different climate conditions that their products will be used under. Fluids are selected that will not freeze or boil. The basics that an owner needs to follow are all in the Owner's Manual. And really, all you need to make sure is that the oil being used is the right temperature range for your climate and that the windshield washer fluid will not freeze, again based on you climate. If you don't do your own oil changes and such, the shop you take it to will put in all the correct fluids. So the only real thing you have to worry about is whether your Starbucks you left in the car overnight will be frozen in the morning.
The best thing for warmup is easy driving until the engine and transmission come up to operating temperature. No need to to let it idle any longer than what it takes to clear the car so that you can drive safely. However, the defrosters are basically not designed to remove inches of show or thick ice from the window surfaces.
The best thing for warmup is easy driving until the engine and transmission come up to operating temperature. No need to to let it idle any longer than what it takes to clear the car so that you can drive safely. However, the defrosters are basically not designed to remove inches of show or thick ice from the window surfaces.
Don't worry about it. Not all of us have the "luxury" of living in cold climatesaminatam wrote:I am and I am originally from the Caribbean with 90 degree weather so what's your point. I feel offended by that comment. My car was sitting for a while...The temperature dropped in the teens or lower at night...I was not going to just jump in my car with snow and ice stuck to it and drive off. I let it warm up. What is so bad about letting your car warm up in such weather before you go anywhere? I came to this site asking for advise...not to be made fun of!
None of the fluids in your car will freeze. At most, the oil may be more viscous (thicker).
Idling for long periods isn't required for your car to warm up. It doesn't allow all of the components to warm up together, and it is also a huge waste of gas.
The best way to warm your car up is to idle long enough (usually 30s to 1 min) for fluids to circulate and then driving slowly/easily. Start your engine, clear all the snow and go on your way!
For what it's worth, the owner's manual specifically says to wait until the temperature gauge reaches the C or F mark before driving.
Says the guy from Houston...~tc~ wrote:At 22F? BAHAHAHAHAHA that's funny. You must be from the southern US like Houston or something.aminatam wrote:just in case some of the fluids got a little frozen.
C'mon man, no need to belittle someone based on their location or unfamiliarity with certain aspects of cars.