warming up the pilot - Honda Pilot

Dano · 10-15-2002, 05:02 PM

So, since the colder weather is coming, I'm wondering how many of us will let our pilots warm up before shifting into gear. The manual says only 1 minute is needed. . . .

So the question is, do you crank it and go?

Or crank it and head inside to pour a second cup of coffee?

N_Jay · 10-15-2002, 05:17 PM

Start it, and then but on your belt,.
When you here the click, it is warm enough to drive.
When it is cold, drive gently till the temp guage comes up a bit.
Long warm ups are not a good thing. And remember you are warming up lots besides the engine, so drive.

Len · 10-15-2002, 05:44 PM

Ask me again in late December...that's how long it'll take the cold weather to get down here.

RipRocK · 10-15-2002, 05:52 PM

Since the cold weather's brewing here, I'll always wait at least 30 seconds and go. During the summers here, yes, we have summers here

I'd just wait perhaps about 15 seconds. But as the temperature plunges more and more here, I'll probably wait even a whole minute before I shift gears.

bjdurand · 10-15-2002, 06:26 PM

1. Insert key

2. rrRRRrrRRrrRR.. blublublublublublub...

3. P R N D D2 D1
.............^..........

4. Vroom!

- Ben

jfrano · 10-15-2002, 08:37 PM

I NEVER start the vehicle and go immediately. I usually will give it 10-15 seconds to allow the oil to circulate a little before raising the rpm. If it’s really cold, I'll wait upto a minute before moving. I don't think it can be agued that its BETTER for the engine to start and immediately go.

What's the rush anyway!

Joe

xyzzy · 10-15-2002, 08:55 PM

Turn n burn!

bgeraldo · 10-15-2002, 10:41 PM

I believe you just HAVE to give the car a little time to warm....no matter what kind of car you have. And, the colder it is the longer you should wait.

bjdurand · 10-16-2002, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bgeraldo
I believe you just HAVE to give the car a little time to warm....no matter what kind of car you have. And, the colder it is the longer you should wait.

Well, it's not like I'm John Force and blowing out of th gate as I start. Atlanta temperatures helps when it comes to how long it should take to warm it up, and I'm pretty sure that backing out of the garage at idle speed counts as warm up time

- Ben

xyzzy · 10-16-2002, 11:10 AM

So long as you don't give it the old Italian tune-up before you drop it into drive, you should be fine.

Chris

Dano · 10-16-2002, 11:32 AM

What is the Italian tune-up? Some sort of mob reference?

N_Jay · 10-16-2002, 12:35 PM

Anything over 30 seconds is excessive.
The engine warms up best under some load.
Always drive gently till the temp guage starts rising.
This takes car of the cold weather issues.
Warming up for 5 min, then drivinmg off hard still leaves a cold transmission, and driveline.

By the way, from personal experiance, oil is EVERYWHERE in just a few seconds.

bjdurand · 10-16-2002, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dano
What is the Italian tune-up? Some sort of mob reference?

This isa my Pilot. Ifa you disrespect it, you gonna hava to answer to me, capish?

- Ben

xyzzy · 10-16-2002, 01:10 PM

The Italian tune-up is a reference to the routine of running an engine at near-redline to increase engine temperatures in an effort to burn off carbon buildup, water in the oil, etc. The explaination of the "Italian" distinction is that this was common practice in Alphas and other high revving Italian sports cars.

The point is, it's fine to start & drive away. Just keep the revs down for a bit.

Chris

Choctaw · 10-16-2002, 01:58 PM

In older model cars(with carbs.) you did have to warm them up a little. Cars with fuel inj. do not have to be warmed up. Just crank and go. Besides, gas mileage when sitting still is 0mpg

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10-15-2002, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	warming up the pilot So, since the colder weather is coming, I'm wondering how many of us will let our pilots warm up before shifting into gear. The manual says only 1 minute is needed. . . . So the question is, do you crank it and go? Or crank it and head inside to pour a second cup of coffee? __________________ Dano 2003 SS Pilot EX-L

10-15-2002, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Start it, and then but on your belt,. When you here the click, it is warm enough to drive. When it is cold, drive gently till the temp guage comes up a bit. Long warm ups are not a good thing. And remember you are warming up lots besides the engine, so drive. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

10-15-2002, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Len Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 395 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ask me again in late December...that's how long it'll take the cold weather to get down here. __________________ Was '03 Pilot EX-L, White now '09 Pilot EX-L, Black

10-15-2002, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
bjdurand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Euharlee GA Posts: 116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1. Insert key 2. rrRRRrrRRrrRR.. blublublublublublub... 3. P R N D D2 D1 .............^.......... 4. Vroom! - Ben __________________ '03 SS Pilot EX-L RES X-Bars, RBs & MGs #21991

10-15-2002, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since the cold weather's brewing here, I'll always wait at least 30 seconds and go. During the summers here, yes, we have summers here I'd just wait perhaps about 15 seconds. But as the temperature plunges more and more here, I'll probably wait even a whole minute before I shift gears.

10-15-2002, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
jfrano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Butler, NJ Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I NEVER start the vehicle and go immediately. I usually will give it 10-15 seconds to allow the oil to circulate a little before raising the rpm. If it’s really cold, I'll wait upto a minute before moving. I don't think it can be agued that its BETTER for the engine to start and immediately go. What's the rush anyway! Joe

10-15-2002, 08:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
xyzzy Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Turn n burn! __________________ 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (340hp of pure pleasure) 2000 Toyota Sienna 2001 Volusia 800

10-15-2002, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
bgeraldo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mass. Posts: 121 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe you just HAVE to give the car a little time to warm....no matter what kind of car you have. And, the colder it is the longer you should wait. __________________ SS Pilot EX #26960

10-16-2002, 11:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
xyzzy Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So long as you don't give it the old Italian tune-up before you drop it into drive, you should be fine. Chris __________________ 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (340hp of pure pleasure) 2000 Toyota Sienna 2001 Volusia 800

10-16-2002, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is the Italian tune-up? Some sort of mob reference? __________________ Dano 2003 SS Pilot EX-L

10-16-2002, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From what I have heard Anything over 30 seconds is excessive. The engine warms up best under some load. Always drive gently till the temp guage starts rising. This takes car of the cold weather issues. Warming up for 5 min, then drivinmg off hard still leaves a cold transmission, and driveline. By the way, from personal experiance, oil is EVERYWHERE in just a few seconds. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

10-16-2002, 01:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
xyzzy Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Italian tune-up is a reference to the routine of running an engine at near-redline to increase engine temperatures in an effort to burn off carbon buildup, water in the oil, etc. The explaination of the "Italian" distinction is that this was common practice in Alphas and other high revving Italian sports cars. The point is, it's fine to start & drive away. Just keep the revs down for a bit. Chris __________________ 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (340hp of pure pleasure) 2000 Toyota Sienna 2001 Volusia 800

10-16-2002, 01:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Choctaw Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: san diego, CA Posts: 78 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In older model cars(with carbs.) you did have to warm them up a little. Cars with fuel inj. do not have to be warmed up. Just crank and go. Besides, gas mileage when sitting still is 0mpg __________________ Redrock Pearl EX-L NAVI #32964 Rear Splash Guards,Tow package,Running Boards,Rear View Camera,Fog Lights,CD Changer,Auto D/N mirror,Sep. Net,Cargo Net,Cargo Liner,Cargo Tray,Cargo Cover,All Season Mats,Crossbars,edge gurads, pinstrips '92 4d Acura Legend - can't part with this baby

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