WOW-I didn't know the s2000 doesn't have to be warmed up. My cousin w a prelude warmed up to 3 bars when it is cold out.

i usually always warm up until 2 bars when it is cold cold outside. but when it is nice out, or even hot, no warming up obviously

 

All cars today will benefit in the long run from allowing 20 seconds for the oil pressure to stabilize and to ensure the oil filter is functioning (most oil filter case fractures occur at startup), then driving off and running moderately. This topic has been asked and answered many times, one fairly recently.

It takes at least 15 minutes for the oil to reach optimum temperature - far more than the "bars" tell you, which is next to nothing. (BTW, on the MY04, normal temp is 8 bars).

Optimum oil temperature is at least 200 degrees Fahrenheit - it is optimum in terms of boiling off any water condensate, and the fact that the oil additive chemistry, especially the anti-wear (AW) compounds, work better at higher temps. So yes (anticipating a follow-up question), it is possible to run too low a temperature.

Those ultra low thermostats may actually cause more problems than they solve in day-to-day use cars - they will extend the time it takes for both coolant and oil to reach the SOA ( safe operating area for you non-engineering types).

 

yeah but the 2 minute trip i make is at my job. so when i park, should i let it idle for a minute or i guess ill just go for a drive before i go to work?

 

Also, if the engine is not warmed and you Vtec It will shut down!(Like the rev limiter)Be careful

 

These kinds of "short" trips can be hard on the car for various reasons and this is one of the reasons why it is a condition of placing your car under "severe" maintenance schedule. I don't think you should obsess over this sort of thing as it is impractical. That's what the severe schedule is supposed to do - look after your type of contingency.
Since you are only a 2 minute's drive to work, have you considered walking?

 

im lazy and its too cold right now. i mean, walking would be a 15 minute walk, but then again, how much damage could i possibly do to my S by taking it to work?

 

If you don't care, then why the did you ask the question in the first place?

 

I dont think youll see damage right away, but rather in the longterm if you are talking longevity of the engine. Carbon deposits will build up on the inside of the motor if they are not burned off, they build up by not letting the car get to full operating temp and shutting it off. If you take off 30sec-1min after you started the car up, as long as you drive lightly and carefully, it should be ok.

 

yo heffergm, F&*% You

 

hows that for why i asked it