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> Not the typical "Warm up", The Owners Manual says
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post Jul 8 2016, 05:44 PM
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It isn't the first time I have read the 75' 914 1.8/2.0 operating instructions manual, but for some reason this time around this instruction struck me as odd.

Only because coming from a colder climate we typically start our autos and let them "Warm up".

However in the Starting the Vehicle section on page 29 it states;

"Do not warm up the engine in Neutral. Drive off Immediately using only low engine rpm for the first few miles"

I do understand keeping the RPM's down until everything is warmed up, but why would the book ask you drive off immediately? always thought even in Mild temps it was advisable to let the engine and fluids in the transmission warm a little before driving.

What reason would there be for not letting the engine warm up in Neutral?


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post Jul 8 2016, 06:40 PM
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The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral?



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QUOTE(OU812 @ Jul 8 2016, 08:40 PM) *

The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral?


Those of us with carbs have to sit and warm up, because our cars won't idle until there's some heat in the system. IDF/DRLA carb setups for TIV's don't have chokes to control idle speed when cold.

If it hurt your car to idle in neutral, then you wouldn't be able to stay still at stoplights.

BTW, your bat cave avatar pic is in NC. I've passed it driving down I-40 on the way to Asheville.
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QUOTE(era vulgaris @ Jul 8 2016, 07:44 PM) *

QUOTE(OU812 @ Jul 8 2016, 08:40 PM) *

The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral?


Those of us with carbs have to sit and warm up, because our cars won't idle until there's some heat in the system. IDF/DRLA carb setups for TIV's don't have chokes to control idle speed when cold.

If it hurt your car to idle in neutral, then you wouldn't be able to stay still at stoplights.

BTW, your bat cave avatar pic is in NC. I've passed it driving down I-40 on the way to Asheville.


Wow, I saw it somewhere a few years ago on the web saved it and always thought it was a "Meme", Didn't know it was a actual sign.

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QUOTE(OU812 @ Jul 8 2016, 05:56 PM) *

QUOTE(era vulgaris @ Jul 8 2016, 07:44 PM) *

QUOTE(OU812 @ Jul 8 2016, 08:40 PM) *

The other question I should have asked is, Does it actually hurt the car/engine to idle in Neutral?


Those of us with carbs have to sit and warm up, because our cars won't idle until there's some heat in the system. IDF/DRLA carb setups for TIV's don't have chokes to control idle speed when cold.

If it hurt your car to idle in neutral, then you wouldn't be able to stay still at stoplights.

BTW, your bat cave avatar pic is in NC. I've passed it driving down I-40 on the way to Asheville.


Wow, I saw it somewhere a few years ago on the web saved it and always thought it was a "Meme", Didn't know it was a actual sign.

I have shoot in the old Bat cave (in Hollywood) from the 60's Benson cave.
Sorry for the hijack.
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OU812   Not the typical "Warm up"   Jul 8 2016, 05:44 PM
Mueller   Cars warm better with a load. If the car drives f...   Jul 8 2016, 06:16 PM
wndsnd   Better oil pressure as well..   Jul 8 2016, 06:18 PM
Mueller   Remember they are air cooled, they should warm up ...   Jul 8 2016, 06:32 PM
OU812   The other question I should have asked is, Does it...   Jul 8 2016, 06:40 PM
era vulgaris   The other question I should have asked is, Does i...   Jul 8 2016, 06:44 PM
OU812   The other question I should have asked is, Does ...   Jul 8 2016, 06:56 PM
era vulgaris   [quote name='era vulgaris' post='2369238' date='J...   Jul 8 2016, 08:12 PM
Cuda911   Intrresting thread. I always wondered about that c...   Jul 8 2016, 08:53 PM
oldschool   [quote name='era vulgaris' post='2369238' date='J...   Jul 9 2016, 10:14 PM
colingreene   It also makes sure the gear box warms up with the ...   Jul 8 2016, 06:56 PM
OU812   It also makes sure the gear box warms up with the...   Jul 8 2016, 07:01 PM
jcd914   It is purely for emissions. The emission complianc...   Jul 8 2016, 07:56 PM
SirAndy   always thought even in Mild temps it was advisable...   Jul 8 2016, 08:02 PM
OU812   Ok, so if I'm digesting the replies correctly,...   Jul 9 2016, 07:34 AM
Mueller   Ok, so if I'm digesting the replies correctly...   Jul 9 2016, 12:30 PM
stugray   Interesting fact: My BRZ will automatically ramp t...   Jul 9 2016, 08:29 AM
zambezi   I would say it is not bad for the engine, just not...   Jul 9 2016, 12:32 PM
mepstein   When I bought my first 914 in 1984, the shop said ...   Jul 9 2016, 01:47 PM
OU812   Sure......understood I also wasn't sure the ta...   Jul 9 2016, 01:53 PM
Mueller   Sure......understood I also wasn't sure the t...   Jul 9 2016, 02:08 PM
OU812   Sure......understood I also wasn't sure the ...   Jul 9 2016, 02:26 PM
Big Len   Multi-grade synthetic oils weren't available t...   Jul 9 2016, 02:17 PM
Breaker   It's as simple as this: basically ALL the wear...   Jul 9 2016, 10:39 PM
OU812   It's as simple as this: basically ALL the wea...   Jul 9 2016, 11:31 PM


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