Driving cold

phikap36 · 12-09-2011, 04:19 AM

What is a good temp that I shouldn\'t be worried to stop on it? 2008 335i sedan.

Game · 12-09-2011, 04:51 AM

Location: San Diego

I think you're fine bro.

cwaters · 12-09-2011, 06:59 AM

I don't understand the OP's question. Given the limited information, GAME's response seems appropriate.

Kolyan2k · 12-09-2011, 07:42 AM

wha ?

Juiced1M · 12-09-2011, 08:06 AM

STOP ON IT?

umm no

Myriad · 12-09-2011, 08:06 AM

I think he means on the temp gauge

JRJ1970 · 12-09-2011, 09:07 AM

If you mean "step" on it? I wait until I start seeing a reading and then I give it the gas.

phikap36 · 12-09-2011, 09:36 AM

Yeah sorry for the bad original post. I meant to say should I wait for a certain engine temp before stepping on it. I usually wait till it gets moving off 160*

Eric335 · 12-09-2011, 09:45 AM

i wait for 190-200-ish before i go above 4.5k. when i have a little temp movement ill go to about 4-5k, not all out till she is warmed up

apc3libras · 12-09-2011, 10:02 AM

I wait til the oil level is showing, because I don't have a temp gauge.

eaglesfan83 · 12-09-2011, 10:39 AM

I usually wait till its 190-200 before doing anything above slight acceleration

hipnotic · 12-09-2011, 11:05 AM

i think he is asking at what temp gauge can he step on the gas

gary88 · 12-09-2011, 11:19 AM

I always wait until 210.

Don't forget to give the driveline time to warm up too before stepping on it after a cold start.

phikap36 · 12-09-2011, 11:28 AM

All good info. I will make sure engine had gotten a bit warm before ripping through the rpms.

BEAR-AvHistory · 12-09-2011, 11:32 AM

160+ on the oil temp gauge if you have one. Oil heats much slower the water so I would wait till the water is warmed up say 200+

bimmertt · 12-09-2011, 11:40 AM

Can someone explain why the oil has to be that hot (160+) in order to effectively operate? I've seen this number posted many times, but never with an explanation.

jpirelli · 12-09-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmertt

Can someone explain why the oil has to be that hot (160+) in order to effectively operate? I've seen this number posted many times, but never with an explanation.

So it gets to the correct viscosity.

BEAR-AvHistory · 12-09-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jpirelli

So it gets to the correct viscosity.

+1 Think about this..the JB4 locks itself out till the oil is at 160+. Turbo bearings are not something to fool with just to hit the go pedal a few minutes early.

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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	If you mean "step" on it? I wait until I start seeing a reading and then I give it the gas. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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12-09-2011, 09:36 AM	#8
phikap36 Banned 18 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Yeah sorry for the bad original post. I meant to say should I wait for a certain engine temp before stepping on it. I usually wait till it gets moving off 160*
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Eric335 Colonel 130 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [7.66]	i wait for 190-200-ish before i go above 4.5k. when i have a little temp movement ill go to about 4-5k, not all out till she is warmed up __________________
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phikap36 Banned 18 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	All good info. I will make sure engine had gotten a bit warm before ripping through the rpms.
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Can someone explain why the oil has to be that hot (160+) in order to effectively operate? I've seen this number posted many times, but never with an explanation.
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