| Author |
|
BuyDell
Groupie
Joined: Dec 30 2004
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 82
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
Location:
U.S. - New Jersey
|
| Posted: Jan 03 2005 at 7:59pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Just wondering for those of us that live in the colder weather(I'm in NJ) How long do you let your TITAN warm up in the morning before you drive it ????
I've noticed my gas mileage has decreased quite abit this winter!!!
__________________
04 LE CC, 4x4, Pearl White, Big Tow Package
18in Wheels
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
jdmartin
Newbie
Joined: Dec 23 2004
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 8
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
Location:
United States
|
| Posted: Jan 03 2005 at 8:18pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Most cars it is best to start driving as soon as possible to get the engine up to proper operating temperature, which takes much longer (hence more wear) when you're sitting there at idle. It is not nearly as cold in Tennessee as New Jersey, but nonetheless I pretty much don't leave any warm-up time at all; maybe just a few seconds while I'm getting myself belted in, radio on, etc.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
browndude3649
Newbie
Joined: Nov 26 2004
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
Location:
U.S. - California
|
| Posted: Jan 03 2005 at 9:02pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
the owners manual sez to warmer up for one minute-- i go two minutes...if its cold 40degrees +- i'll watch the temp gauge till it moves
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
tjjtande
Newbie
Joined: Jan 03 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 28
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
Location:
U.S. - Minnesota
|
| Posted: Jan 03 2005 at 11:05pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Live in Minnesota (Can,does, and will get down to 35 below zero) I will let it warm up for 1 to 2 minutes tops, I have the luxury of living in the country and can get out on the road and drive moderately and increase my speed as the truck warms up, won't hit 60 for a couple of miles and the gauge does start coming in this amount of time, gas mileage will definitely decrease when it gets cold, not just the Titan (They all do!!!!!!) letting it idle is just wasting more fuel and even after 10 to 15 minutes when its below zero the heat gauge still isn't off the bottom, always keep mine in a garage which isn't heated "YET". Don't want to push any vehicle hard until it has adequately warmed up. Currently have a White 2004 LE Crew Cab 4X4 with the Off Road and Big Tow Package.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
scubachad
Newbie
Joined: Jan 03 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 13
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
|
| Posted: Jan 04 2005 at 6:46pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I live in VA. While it is not as cold as NJ - only by a few deg. - I let it warm up for about 15 min. That is teh time it takes for me to walk the dog! So not that it needs 15 min, just that what it takes and saves me time. I start it, lock it with the key FOB and away we go for our walk. when I come back, the cabin is HOT, the windows are clear and I am ready to go!
__________________
2004 LE 4X4 Crew Cab, Galaxy Black Titan
Offroad
Side Airbags
DVD Entertainment
Aftermarket tow bar
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Johnboy
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 01 2004
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 258
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
Location:
U.S. - Washington
|
| Posted: Jan 05 2005 at 12:56am | IP Logged
|
|
|
5 minutes is about normal for the PNW, but this winter it is taking 10 minutes for the windows to clear and warm totally up (it was 20F when it took 10 minutes)
__________________
Johnboy
White 2004 LE 4X4 CC Nicknamed "BRUTUS"
---------------------------------------------------
I DRINK THE BEER I BREW DRINK!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
BuyDell
Groupie
Joined: Dec 30 2004
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 82
Member's Gallery:
View Gallery
Location:
U.S. - New Jersey
|
| Posted: Jan 05 2005 at 5:56am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Johnboy wrote:
| 5 minutes is about normal for the PNW, but this winter it is taking 10 minutes for the windows to clear and warm totally up (it was 20F when it took 10 minutes) |
|
|
Yea, I agree with you JohnBoy !!!! I live in NJ and in December we had a 10 degree morning. It took ALONG time for the TITAN to warm up and clear the windows....
Anyone else notice the long warmup time to clear the windows?????
__________________
04 LE CC, 4x4, Pearl White, Big Tow Package
18in Wheels
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Active Topics 
Memberlist 
Search 
Help 
Register 
Login
Nissan Titan Forums : General
Topic: WARMUP TIME .....
