Shutting off engine when cold, short commute question
 

Hi all,

Moved to a new place over the summer and I have some concerns about my engine when the weather turns. I'm currently about 1.5 miles from the office and all has been well, basically up to operating by the time I get there. Once the temps drop I doubt I'd get to a 2nd temp bar (ap2) by the time I park it in the office garage. I can't imagine doing this twice a day, 5 days a week is a good thing, am I off base or is this a correct assumption? Should I just take the long way to work each morning and afternoon to make sure it's up to temp?

Thanks!

Thought of going to 0W-30 motor oil?


http://www.amazon.com/Mobil1-Advance...keywords=oW-30

I 2nd the low cold weight oil idea (although I don't really know which one) but I can tell you that your commute is basically the WORST conditions for this car. I would seriously consider a lease or commuter-beater and garage the S. Seriously, cold starting over and over and over without getting up to operating temp is not good https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/public/st...ult/ziplip.gif

Bro what happened to walking or using the bus for that short of a distance?

Or you could just start the car and let her warm up. That's what I do here in Alaska's Winters. I just start her up and let her sit for about 5 minuets. I either go back inside and wait or sit in the car and wait :)

Just make sure your car is warm if you do decide to hit vtec, otherwise it would choke...I would probably take a longer route though. It's fun to drive lol.

That is the worst thing you can do for your car. That is old school thought process. CARS ARE NOT MEANT TO IDLE

Huh is it? Sorry if I come off as rude, but could you please explain? Why is it one of the worst things you can do?

sillyboybmxer, I have an OT question. What is that chick saying? The one as your avatar.

Much thanks!





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The car actually warms up faster if you get in a drive it,....you are not warming up the tranny fluid or diff fluid by letting it sit while the engine gets warm. If your engine is warm and you get in a step on it(you shouldnt in the winter or with cold tires obviously) but your diff fluid is gonna be like pudding. Think about it.
Slow going and low revs till normal operating temp then drive how you want.

Here is some discussion along with an excerpt from the manual

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/914...-your-car-for/