phillystyle wrote:
> I drive a 2007 Accent GS (3-door hatchback). It's the first car I've ever
> owned without an actual temperature guage; there is an indicator to show
> when temp is too low or I assume too high. My concern is that it seems to
> take a long time to warm up the engine. On cool mornings (50's), even if I
> let the engine warm up for nearly 10 minutes, the indicator showing the
> temp is too low almost never goes off before I've driven the car about a
> block or so.

It is not good at all to let an engine idle for 10 minutes when cold.
Let it idle 30 seconds or so to ensure decent oil flow and then drive
away on the slow side of normal (not full-throttle acceleration for
instance). This is the fastest way to get your engine to normal
operating temperature and also kicks off the catcon more quickly
minimizing pollution.


> Is this "normal" for Hyundais and really not a big deal? I'm concerned
> the oil might not be flowing freely when I first get rolling.

My Sonata warms up at about the same rate as my other vehicles, except
my cast-iron block Chevy pickup, but it doesn't heat or defrost as well
even when fully warm. That is a different issue though.

Matt

Sounds about normal to me. I forget the required temp to turn off the cold
indicator, but what you post doesn't sound unreasonable. In fact, if it
takes too long to warm up, the check engine lamp should illuminate because
of a presumed thermostat problem.

Also, oil flow has little to do with coolant temperatures and everything
to do with localized overheating and friction. If oil flow were an issue
you'd be having other symptoms.

And I agree with Matt on the warm-up. Just get in and drive.

--
Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.hyundai/
More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html