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HotIce · 01-02-2011, 02:46 PM

Linked to another warm-up thread ...
How long do you let your Camaro warm up before taking off?

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-02-2011, 02:48 PM

During the warmer months, about 30 seconds.

It is good to let the oil circulate a little before putting a load on the engine.

During colder months, it's in storage.

Revo1 · 01-02-2011, 02:51 PM

About a minute, all the time. Like INTIMIDATER said, gotta let the oil circulate before putting the motor under a load.

Big Brunsy · 01-02-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

During the warmer months, about 30 seconds.

It is good to let the oil circulate a little before putting a load on the engine.

During colder months, it's in storage.

Same here....but it figures since we're both from the greatest state in the union!!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 01-02-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

Same here....but it figures since we're both from the greatest state in the union!!

I generally get in my car, start it, let it idle while I fasten the seat belt, ensure the mirrors are set correctly and get comfortable... Then I usually drive easy for a minute or two at least, and unless the car is somewhat pre-warmed, I don't hammer it until all the temps are up to snuff..

mikeSS · 01-02-2011, 03:19 PM

i start it up and drive lol.... i drive it soft when warming up.. its not going to hurt anything

egad09 · 01-02-2011, 03:22 PM

Hop in start it right away. Buckle and make sure its clear to back out garage. By this time the gauges are just settling back to normal from there sweeping motion and into reverse and out the house we go.

HDDAN · 01-02-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

i start it up and drive lol.... i drive it soft when warming up.. its not going to hurt anything

Same here.

midnighter · 01-02-2011, 03:23 PM

About 15 minutes after not being driven for 6 months. When I drive it daily I turn the key part way to let all the electronics and pumps turn on, then I start it and as soon as the gauge needles are done goofing around like they do at start up, it's take off time.

csjcsj · 01-02-2011, 03:32 PM

When cold out first time, close to 10 min. after that about a min. when warmer out for the first time 5 to 7 min... Always start off easy drive slow for the 1st couple miles (going through neighborhood) then stomp it!!!!

GARYSSS · 01-02-2011, 03:33 PM

Well the garage I park the Camaro in doesn't have a garage door opener. So I always get in start up, check all my guages, pull out of garage, set parking brake, go back shut garage door, exit garage, get back in car, buckle up and then I'm ready to go. I'd say this usually takes about 1-2 minutes every time whether it's cold or warm.

Smart Line · 01-02-2011, 03:55 PM

I start it let the guage's do thier rthing then pull up to the house and wait for whom ever is going ....sometimes 1-2 min sometimes 10.lol dang woman....

metallicide · 01-02-2011, 03:58 PM

lol i generally remote start before gettin in just so i can hear the cog drive......so it gets about 30 seconds either way.

mhood · 01-02-2011, 03:58 PM

When I start it cold, it idles at just over 1000 rpm. I let it settle to 600 rpm before I put it in gear and back out. That usually happens in less than a minute. I never honk on it until the oil temp comes up and that takes a while.

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01-02-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
HotIce Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 White Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 52	How long do you let your Camaro warm up before taking off? Linked to another warm-up thread ... How long do you let your Camaro warm up before taking off?

01-02-2011, 02:51 PM	#3
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	About a minute, all the time. Like INTIMIDATER said, gotta let the oil circulate before putting the motor under a load. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-02-2011, 03:22 PM	#7
egad09 Drives: 2010 CGM 1SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 527	Hop in start it right away. Buckle and make sure its clear to back out garage. By this time the gauges are just settling back to normal from there sweeping motion and into reverse and out the house we go. __________________

01-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#10
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	When cold out first time, close to 10 min. after that about a min. when warmer out for the first time 5 to 7 min... Always start off easy drive slow for the 1st couple miles (going through neighborhood) then stomp it!!!! __________________

01-02-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	During the warmer months, about 30 seconds. It is good to let the oil circulate a little before putting a load on the engine. During colder months, it's in storage.

01-02-2011, 03:19 PM	#6
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i start it up and drive lol.... i drive it soft when warming up.. its not going to hurt anything

01-02-2011, 03:23 PM	#9
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	About 15 minutes after not being driven for 6 months. When I drive it daily I turn the key part way to let all the electronics and pumps turn on, then I start it and as soon as the gauge needles are done goofing around like they do at start up, it's take off time.

01-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#11
GARYSSS Drives: 2010 2SSRS M6 Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 354	Well the garage I park the Camaro in doesn't have a garage door opener. So I always get in start up, check all my guages, pull out of garage, set parking brake, go back shut garage door, exit garage, get back in car, buckle up and then I'm ready to go. I'd say this usually takes about 1-2 minutes every time whether it's cold or warm.

01-02-2011, 03:55 PM	#12
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	I start it let the guage's do thier rthing then pull up to the house and wait for whom ever is going ....sometimes 1-2 min sometimes 10.lol dang woman.... __________________ 2002 Vette (stock) *Team LS-3*

01-02-2011, 03:58 PM	#13
metallicide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 398	lol i generally remote start before gettin in just so i can hear the cog drive......so it gets about 30 seconds either way. __________________

01-02-2011, 03:58 PM	#14
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	When I start it cold, it idles at just over 1000 rpm. I let it settle to 600 rpm before I put it in gear and back out. That usually happens in less than a minute. I never honk on it until the oil temp comes up and that takes a while.

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