Warm up procedure

SIEN · 12-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Hi Fellas,

Had a quick look about but couldn't find anything in particular. Could you let me know your warm up procedures? What you think is best to do?

I find the car is almost revving itself when it's first started in the mornings. With all my previous cars I've let them idle for almost 1 minute then drive off, keeping revs below 2-2.5k until the engine oil is nice and warm.

Would the same system apply to the CSL?

Thanks
Paul

csl_mba · 12-10-2009, 03:15 PM

The lights on the CSL dashboard iirc are different to the normal M3

CSL lights follow oil temp
M3 lights follow water temp

I used to jump in mine and drive off but not go past the shift lights until they have gone out. I loved the jerky/raspy/popping of the cold engine

Bealo · 12-10-2009, 03:26 PM

I just leave the sport off and keep it in auto but drive off straight away and wait until all the lights have gone off before giving it any.

shane@mbtech · 12-10-2009, 10:10 PM

I start mine up then reverse it off the drive, by the time i turn it round its about 1 minute, then drive no more than 3k revs until oil is up to 80c.

Dont leave a car to idle too long esp on cold starts, not good for an engine, causes borewash.

**AlexGTT** · 12-10-2009, 11:12 PM

Yes, drive away as soon as possible once started and just make sure the oil temps are up nicely before too much right foot. I stick to 2,500rpm until warmed.

DuncanR · 12-10-2009, 11:13 PM

I do 25 press ups, followed by 10 star jumps and a dozen situps and im ready !

SIEN · 12-10-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks everyone. Pretty much what I do. I did used to let it idle on the 335i until it dropped the revs (there was a noticable drop after around 40 seconds) then do the same 2.5k until oil temps ready procedure.

In this case I'll just drive off and keep it low until 80 degrees.

**glendog74** · 13-10-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

I do 25 press ups, followed by 10 star jumps and a dozen situps and im ready !

12-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
SIEN S3 - On the open road Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1494	Warm up procedure Hi Fellas, Had a quick look about but couldn't find anything in particular. Could you let me know your warm up procedures? What you think is best to do? I find the car is almost revving itself when it's first started in the mornings. With all my previous cars I've let them idle for almost 1 minute then drive off, keeping revs below 2-2.5k until the engine oil is nice and warm. Would the same system apply to the CSL? Thanks Paul __________________ '03 SB CSL

12-10-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
csl_mba S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Hexxagon Champion! Breakout Champion! Bowling Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 633 Casino cash: $1209	The lights on the CSL dashboard iirc are different to the normal M3 CSL lights follow oil temp M3 lights follow water temp I used to jump in mine and drive off but not go past the shift lights until they have gone out. I loved the jerky/raspy/popping of the cold engine __________________ Will wash your car for Casino Cash

12-10-2009, 11:12 PM	#5
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Yes, drive away as soon as possible once started and just make sure the oil temps are up nicely before too much right foot. I stick to 2,500rpm until warmed. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

12-10-2009, 11:15 PM	#7
SIEN S3 - On the open road Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1494	Thanks everyone. Pretty much what I do. I did used to let it idle on the 335i until it dropped the revs (there was a noticable drop after around 40 seconds) then do the same 2.5k until oil temps ready procedure. In this case I'll just drive off and keep it low until 80 degrees. __________________ '03 SB CSL

12-10-2009, 03:26 PM	#3
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I just leave the sport off and keep it in auto but drive off straight away and wait until all the lights have gone off before giving it any.

12-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#4
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	I start mine up then reverse it off the drive, by the time i turn it round its about 1 minute, then drive no more than 3k revs until oil is up to 80c. Dont leave a car to idle too long esp on cold starts, not good for an engine, causes borewash.

12-10-2009, 11:13 PM	#6
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9994	I do 25 press ups, followed by 10 star jumps and a dozen situps and im ready !