Idleing honda accord.

Discussion in 'Accord' started by ritesh.noronha, Jan 6, 2005.

  1. ritesh.noronha

    ritesh.noronha Guest

    Hi,

    In the winter(32F and below), how long should you idle the car below
    you can drive it.

    Currently i idle the car for about 5 minutes before i drive..i was
    wondering if this is an overkill..

    Ritesh
     
    ritesh.noronha, Jan 6, 2005
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  2. ritesh.noronha

    John Ings Guest

    Yes. One minute is long enough. It will warm up quicker if you drive
    it easy, keeping the revs down. I would only use a five minute warm up
    idle at -20F or colder.
     
    John Ings, Jan 6, 2005
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  3. ritesh.noronha

    motsco_ _ Guest


    -------------------------

    No matter which year Accord you have, the Owner's manual says to warm it
    up by driving it. 60 seconds, to get the fluids circulating is enough,
    even at -40. Just be kind to it for the first couple miles when the temp
    gauge rises up to 'normal'.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Jan 6, 2005
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  4. ritesh.noronha

    TeGGer® Guest


    Not even then. A minute is fine even at -20F. Just drive off slow and don't
    rev it over 3K until full warm.
     
    TeGGer®, Jan 6, 2005
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