How long do you let your 4Runner warm up?
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plcfcng
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You should a complete pull the pan clean the filter and magnets and do a complete fluid exchange
sweet88gt
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Its on the list just a bit overwhelmed with a few other items at the moment.
O2RunnerSR5
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I let mine warm up for a few minutes after a cold start. just long enough to where it won’t high rev 2-3rd gear
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Rolling_Thunder
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I usually let me car warm up between starting it and then letting the clutch out... about 2-3 seconds? :guitar3:
Mtn. Runner
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2 minutes. 5 or 10 if it’s really cold and icy.
JZiggy
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I have a 150W stick on oil pan heater. When I let it run a couple hours before early morning startup (on a timer) the engine starts noticeably easier. By then the oil is around 100F which is way better than 30F like it gets in my garage some nights.
I used to do this only on cold nights but now I do it most of the time. Figure the engine prefers to pump warm oil than cold.
I used to do this only on cold nights but now I do it most of the time. Figure the engine prefers to pump warm oil than cold.
jimmyrecluse
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30 seconds to let everything circulate. Then I drive off easy
I also use full synthetic
I also use full synthetic
levee-11
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I idle for about 5-6 minutes every morning, and about 5-6 minutes every evening. I have 228k miles, and engine still feels new. It's about 30 degrees in the mornings in the winter. I've heard it's best to not let it warm up, and to gently drive it, but I got to go 40 mph just about right as I get out of my neighborhood, and I think it's a little harsh to do that right after it started up, so that's why I warm it up
patkelly4370
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One thing I learned from my Dad was "warming down". Idle and let the engine "return to normal".
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this week I will have temps as low as minus 33.
I do have block, pan and tranny pan heater that I try to turn on at least 1.5 to 2 hours b4 I need the rig. Then I will let it warm up for up to 15 max minutes...in part because it takes that long to warm up the interior enough that I want to get in it or get my grandkids in it. However even in those temps I have had days where I have to start and go as soon as snow and ice are scraped off ( like when grand daughter went into labor a week ago , yep now im a great grand dad)
And then their are days, after work, where I cant plug in, it only sits and idles for a few minutes while im inside being a polar bear
however, after temps get back above freezing, it sure wont sit that long warming up and in summer its kick and go.
plus, idling makes my mpg suck. Summer I get near 18-19, this time of year its about 10, however, I am also in 4wd 24 hours a day this time of year.
this week I will have temps as low as minus 33.
I do have block, pan and tranny pan heater that I try to turn on at least 1.5 to 2 hours b4 I need the rig. Then I will let it warm up for up to 15 max minutes...in part because it takes that long to warm up the interior enough that I want to get in it or get my grandkids in it. However even in those temps I have had days where I have to start and go as soon as snow and ice are scraped off ( like when grand daughter went into labor a week ago , yep now im a great grand dad)
And then their are days, after work, where I cant plug in, it only sits and idles for a few minutes while im inside being a polar bear
however, after temps get back above freezing, it sure wont sit that long warming up and in summer its kick and go.
plus, idling makes my mpg suck. Summer I get near 18-19, this time of year its about 10, however, I am also in 4wd 24 hours a day this time of year.
Sounds like none of you have to deal with an atx that doesn't shift beyond 2nd gear until it's "warmed up".
Warmed up = when the auto climate actually starts to ramp up and push warm air.
I'm sure I have somewhat suspect shift solenoids, but I just live with it and take the long route out of the neighbourhood before hitting roads with speed limits above 40mph.
Warmed up = when the auto climate actually starts to ramp up and push warm air.
I'm sure I have somewhat suspect shift solenoids, but I just live with it and take the long route out of the neighbourhood before hitting roads with speed limits above 40mph.
phattyduck
Elite Member
So, that 'sluggish' shifting is PROGRAMMED into the ECU. It is SUPPOSED to do that, by design. It heats up the engine and transmission faster. Toyota has done similar things on their transmission since they were electronically controlled (80's, and maybe before).
Unless it is below freezing, just get in and drive. If it IS below freezing, start it up, clean up the ice on the windsheild (30s - 2 mins) and drive off.
Copied *directly* from the owners manual:
Code:
(b) Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking".
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the key to
"START". Release it when the engine
starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 seconds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the
engine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See "If your vehicle will not start" in Part
4.I believe this is an area where Toyota would know best...
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Kanoe
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Have you got an ultraguage? I always hate to start the 4runner and see a coolant temp of -20 or -30. Hurts me. I try to plug in at all times if possible...
warm up time
I don't let it warm up. Idle out of the driveway and speed limit is 25 mph for about a mile from the house. If it's been parked outside and below freezing, maybe a minute warmup at most. From what I have read, fuel injected computer controlled modern engines do not need a warm up period.
I don't let it warm up. Idle out of the driveway and speed limit is 25 mph for about a mile from the house. If it's been parked outside and below freezing, maybe a minute warmup at most. From what I have read, fuel injected computer controlled modern engines do not need a warm up period.
sweet88gt
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Thanks for the info
This truck has not been well maintained so I have a few things on my list of to do.
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