Warmup Time

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View Poll Results: How Long Do You Let Your Jeep Warm Up?
0-5
69.57%
5-10
21.74%
10-15
6.52%
15-20+
2.17%
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Dec 13, 2011 | 03:12 PM
  #1  
Well, winter is almost here (or already here for some). How long do you usually let your jeep warm up for? I run outside and start mine, and let it run for 2-5 mins, then I drive it really easy, staying around 2000 rpms or less until my temp gauge is past the 2nd line.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 03:17 PM
  #2  
Just a few minutes(3-5). I don't drive like my usual self until she is at normal temps.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 06:11 PM
  #3  
My warm up time works on a scale-
Warm weather- little to none
Cool weather- enough to get oil gauge to move then gentle driving.
Cold weather- ~10min
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Dec 13, 2011 | 06:37 PM
  #4  
I just get in and go unless I have to wait for the windshield to defrost. Of course I go easy on it until it gets up to temp. Then again I always take it easy lol except off road!
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:03 PM
  #5  
Jeep with an auto tranny and auto start..if it is cold out: 5 minutes on auto start while I am getting dressed.
I also have a 2002 VW passat 5 speed, 5 seconds and gone lol
On fuel injected cars warm up is more for the driver than the car itself. They are pretty much start and go, but go easy until operating temp.
Keep the azz cheeks warm out there!
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:25 PM
  #6  
Last owner installed remote start: Warming it up just makes sense..
5-10 min
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:37 PM
  #7  
I can warm up the Jeep for half an hour with defrost on full blast, yet it still is blowing cold air.... But warms right up about 2 minutes into my drive. Any ideas ?
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:39 PM
  #8  
Some moron pry put a cold thermostat in it.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:43 PM
  #9  
Where is the option for "I just get in and drive it." ? Yeah, yeah I know its hard on them, but Im usually running late for work in the morning, or have just enough gas to get to the station.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:46 PM
  #10  
Hmm.... -35C? (-31F) - takes a while haha. Maybe 15mins. Gotta love Canadian winters.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 07:59 PM
  #11  
Quote: I just get in and go unless I have to wait for the windshield to defrost. Of course I go easy on it until it gets up to temp. Then again I always take it easy lol except off road!
I'm very similar.
If its really cold out and the windows frosted over sometimes I'll start it 20 minutes early just cause mime is a little slow to warm up anyway and its only 7 miles to work and it takes a bit to get any heat from the old girl.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 08:20 PM
  #12  
Its usually 8-12(remote start shuts off after 12 mins) for me. I leave the fan on speed 1 and on 3/4 heat in the winter and fan 1 all the way cold in hot months.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 09:14 PM
  #13  
Well for my own sake I let mine warm up anywhere from 2-5 minutes depending on the temp outside, which at 8:00 am has been around 10 degrees (although mine is parked in a garage and then I pull it out to warm it up). But I guess as long as the oil has made it to the upper section of the engine (10-20 seconds...???) go ahead and drive it! :-)
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Dec 13, 2011 | 09:17 PM
  #14  
Usually no more than 30 seconds. If it takes a vehicle several minutes to get to operating temperature I'd say there's something wrong with it.
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Dec 13, 2011 | 09:20 PM
  #15  
Mornings like today(20-25 f) I just start and go. Anything colder I do 2-4 mins.
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