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Dec 1, 2011 | 05:32 AM

#16

Hal 2000

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From: Feeling Used and Naked in Oyster Bay NY

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Originally Posted by iSaad

seems like everyone has their own methods of warming up the engine before you start driving. i agree with 03EvoIII as I start up and wait maybe 30 seconds and then start driving not exceeding 2500 rpms until fully warmed up.. .. here are two other threads from the 911 guys....

997 guys-> https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...e-morning.html

996 guys-> https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...warm-up-2.html

I do this also, but for me 2500 rpm on the highway is almost 70 mph!

Dec 1, 2011 | 07:20 AM

#17

russnyc

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From: New York

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never clocked it but warm up does seem to take a bit long. Generally start the car then put on seatbelt and settle in with checking mirrors, electronics etc so she runs anywhere from 20-60 seconds before I go. Also drive relatively gently until i see the temp gauges starting to move but don't have a particular threshold before I'll jump on it.. Fully warmed, the eng temp sits at 180 in any season (NY based).

Dec 1, 2011 | 07:25 PM

#18

Jagman1

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From: Norfolk

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I would agree with the slightly longer than average warm up times. I did the coolant pipe swap myself and replaced the thermostat while I was in there. In the end it made little improvement with warm up time. Maybe 20% better??? That experience is contrary to every other car I've had. Traditionally 6 year old cars don't heat as quick as when new; replacing the thermostat typically makes it work like new. Not so much with the Cayenne.

It's not objectionable, just a little longer than most...