Re: Setting off from cold.
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John H said:Quote:
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John H said:
I've seen many posts on several threads that advocate the following:
1) Never warm up the engine at idle i.e. start up - move off. (the manual supports this.)
2) Don't floor it until the oil temp is up to normal.
3) Don't floor it until the water temp is up to normal.
Hi John,
Didn't know about point 1, actually, I always let my car idle a bit before setting off, like a minute of two.
2 and 3 are indeed critical, I use the oil temp and an indicator and don't drive past 3000 rpm til it's warm enough.
Still can't find any reference in my UK manual to any recommendations re oil temperature.
Are there any in manuals from other countries?
If the oil temperature is so critical why is this the first P-car to have a gauge that measures it?
Interpretations on this thread seem somewhat varied.
Bottom line is that oil temps are critical. It doesn't matter if there are disparities in various manuals; facts are facts. The data which supports this claim is virturally limitless. I would suggest seeking advice from unbiased professionals such as racing engine builders, race team mechanics; the counltless mag. articles regarding the importance of the issue, common sense, etc... We could discuss forever as to why Porsche hasn't included temp. gauges before, but that doesn't change the facts. Your engine probably won't fail if you don't warm your oil, however, it most-likey will somewhat shorten it's life and not perform as well as another that is treated properly. If that's not important, let her rip when the oil's cold.
. The only thing I was unsure about was the drive off immediately, and thus disclosed that fact. How many times did I stress the importance of warming the oil, tranny and diff. and the likelyhood of detrimental consequences if it were not done; several in the aforementioned posts. But, hey you're right, I don't know what I'm talking about. Glad you cleared that up. 
