what is your cold start procedure?

[lethal6]

I walk back inside my house and let it warm up, live out in the country in the middle of nowhere so I think its fine.



is it really illegal?

I believe it is. I can't find the code under quick searching, but I remember them talking about it on the news some years ago. It had something to do with trying to deter people from doing it because of all the vehicle theft. There are apparently thieves that go around in the mornings looking for cars running unattended. Makes sense if you think like a dirty thief. Would you want to go sneak around at night and have to hot wire cars in the dark or would you like to do it when they are handed to you on a platter with keys and all? Again, I'm not condoning, just saying.

It could be based on county though.

I used to start up my old K5 Blazer in the morning and let it run for a bit, but that was on almost 3 acres and it was behind the house with the gate locked. It was old and VERY cold blooded. My Civic isn't so there is NO need.

 

[lowlife9]

its not helping your cat converter or the environment letting your car gradually warm up from ideling.

 

[purpej1]

my car always idles funny when its cold so i just wait. 2-4 minutes and its just fine. if i drive it right away like others have mentioned it drives funny as hell.

 

[Shaaaft]

If it's super cold out (40 or below) I jump in, start it, shiver like a mother for a few seconds, then I throw the e-brake, an start moving while I pray for heat.

 

[XpL0d3r]

If it's super cold out (40 or below) I jump in, start it, shiver like a mother for a few seconds, then I throw the e-brake, an start moving while I pray for heat.

 

I do 1 of 2 things.

Uno: If I remember: I use my car starter since I don't have a clutch safety switch (auto-manual conversion FTW). However lately my ebrake gets stuck on, so I leave it in gear, meaning I can't do this.. Which leaves me option 2..

Dos: Walk out to my car, key to ON (II) to prime the fuel pump for a few seconds, turn the car on, and usually just wait about 20-30 seconds or so for the wideband to calibrate and give me the initial reading. From there I drive away, but I'm easy on it until it warms up.

 

[JdmPrncss]

Like said, I start my car about 10 minutes before I leave... That way the car is warm and toasty when I get in it

 

[31dev31]

10 minutes is too long, really unless you're living in -30 degrees Celsius weather. You're just wasting fuel and wearing your cat faster.

 

[CDubs]

i start it walk back inside het up my hot pocket (2 minutes in the microwave) walk back out grab a bottle of water for class on the way out then hop in and leave

 

[pyropunker25]

its illegal in NH to have your car idle... (Just like reversing out of your driveway)...I only let mine warm up if its below 0 because i do live in the sticks of NH...

 

[00_Civic_Si]

start, walk back inside to pet my dog quickly, come back out and roll down the driveway.

 

[Puma]

Are you stuck in the 50s or something?? I would never let my car idle for more than 3 minutes, thats just stupid.

I turn it on, put on my seat belt, set my station, adjust my seat then go.

I'm brushing my teeth and making my lunch for the day while it's warming up. Sue me...I like to multi-task, save money and eat healthier, AND have good hygiene.

I have a remote start so they can't take my car regardless.

Oh and I dunno about you guys, but I know my car DEFINITELY drives MUCH smoother after I let it warm up. I think the 1 time I took off after starting it, it ran like s**t. I'll stick to my old fashioned ways and let her warm up.

 

[CDubs]

mine runs better after warm up but in the summer its fine if i just take off when its chilly out though...not so much

 

[00_Civic_Si]

Oh and I dunno about you guys, but I know my car DEFINITELY drives MUCH smoother after I let it warm up. I think the 1 time I took off after starting it, it ran like s**t..

Mine has the WORST shifts if it's cold. It makes odd noises also.

 

[4bangincivic]

ew. I never let my car idle. NEVER. When it idle the car is more prone to ping's and knocks. f**k dat shiet.

 

[lotz6996]

i usually just let it warm up long enough to fasten my seatbelt, plug in my ipod and drop the e brake.

 

[Daddy_Digital]

i prime the fuel pump, start the car, let it idle for about 2 to 5 mins, depending if im in a rush or not, then drive slowly, sinc ei live in an aparment complex. but i dont get on it til i either reach the freeway or the car h as begun to warm up. i dont live where it gets really cold tho. i live in Phoenix,AZ

 

[DarkCreep]

I'm brushing my teeth and making my lunch for the day while it's warming up. Sue me...I like to multi-task, save money and eat healthier, AND have good hygiene.

I have a remote start so they can't take my car regardless.

Oh and I dunno about you guys, but I know my car DEFINITELY drives MUCH smoother after I let it warm up. I think the 1 time I took off after starting it, it ran like s**t. I'll stick to my old fashioned ways and let her warm up.

I dunno about that one...


Question for those of you living in less than 20 degree climates, does teh car take longer to start? I think the coldest ive started my car in is about 40.

 

[Hecz]

Question for those of you living in less than 20 degree climates, does teh car take longer to start? I think the coldest ive started my car in is about 40.

Depends on your battery.

and hit the nitrous yo all the way up to 8,000 rpm!!

well, Danny and I are on the same page.

start, walk back inside to pet my dog quickly, come back out and roll down the driveway.

hahaha.. NICE!
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Can't wait for coldER :rollseyes: weather. even after driving for 5 min, cars are still cold in Chicago. crazy.

 

[toneekay]

I start up my car, walk back inside, iron my clothes for work, take a nice hot shower, have bread and tea, watch some morning cartoons, and when my car is warmed up... That's when I jump in and drive off.

 

[Hecz]

I start up my car, walk back inside, iron my clothes for work, take a nice hot shower, have bread and tea, watch some morning cartoons, and when my car is warmed up... That's when I jump in and drive off.

Hell yea!..