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i drive as soon as i start it up. no problems unless i boost when the clutch is cold. feels like it doesn't grab as hard. but, sometimes it does. eh, she's fickle.
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I shift no higher then 2.5-3k without boost until I'm atleast halfway warmed up. Even then I still try to avoid boost durng normal driving whihc is about 60-70% of the time.
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It depends on the time of the year and what I'm doing. If it's summer, when the oil temp comes up quickly, I usually wait ~30 seconds before moving and rev less than ~3500RPM until the oil is warm. It doesn't take very long. OTOH, if it's fall, like now, and the ambient temps are relatively low, I warm-up the car if I want to rev high and boost soon thereafter.
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I wait 5 sec for the idle to stabilize, and take off gently. I shift below 2k for the first mile, below 3k for the next couple miles, and let 'er rip.
2 years, 37k miles, zero issues, never had to add any oil. works for me.
2 years, 37k miles, zero issues, never had to add any oil. works for me.
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I believe the manual only recommends waiting ~30 seconds before driving. I think the goal is to make sure everything is lubricated well.
Then of course, its good to put minimal strain on the engine till its warm.
Does the temp needle being in the "warm" position indicate that its ok to spool up the turbos? I ask because this is water temp abut the oil temp is more important for safe turbo function.
Then of course, its good to put minimal strain on the engine till its warm.
Does the temp needle being in the "warm" position indicate that its ok to spool up the turbos? I ask because this is water temp abut the oil temp is more important for safe turbo function.