370Z Cold Weather

DooDooBrown · 08-18-2009, 01:19 PM

Just took delivery of my new Z yesterday, and today at work I was looking through the owners manual. I was surprised to see that the manual states that during cold weather driving, you should let your car idle for atleast 2-3 minutes before shutting it off. Does anyone know the reason why? I know this is very important in turbocharged cars, as it allows the turbo to spool down and cool off, however, why with the Z??

xiven · 08-18-2009, 01:20 PM

i could understand startup but not shut down

DooDooBrown · 08-18-2009, 01:24 PM

I believe it stated that you should let your Z idle for 30 seconds, and then wait for the engine to warm up before driving crazy.....

zZSportZz · 08-18-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

I believe it stated that you should let your Z idle for 30 seconds, and then wait for the engine to warm up before driving crazy.....

So I guess my bouncing off the rev limiter during a burnout yesterday about 15 seconds after starting my car...was probably not a good thing....

08-18-2009, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 15	370Z Cold Weather Just took delivery of my new Z yesterday, and today at work I was looking through the owners manual. I was surprised to see that the manual states that during cold weather driving, you should let your car idle for atleast 2-3 minutes before shutting it off. Does anyone know the reason why? I know this is very important in turbocharged cars, as it allows the turbo to spool down and cool off, however, why with the Z??

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08-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 43 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 293	i could understand startup but not shut down

08-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 15	I believe it stated that you should let your Z idle for 30 seconds, and then wait for the engine to warm up before driving crazy.....