DJSensation

Would just like to ask what is the average warm up time before you can drive the car from cold some sites say till temp gauge half way and revs 750rpm.
just am waiting a good 5mins before it gets to that temp and can drive each time.

also what level should oil pressure be as mine is 2 notches over half way, is a new car owned for 3 days so just lil things id like to find out thanks

gmoney

The only time you need to wait 5min is if your only moving it a few inches like you would at a car wash. But you can take off whenever but i wouldnt advise you to go WOT until you reach normal temp......

DJSensation

ah ok thank you for your help will leave for less time now just seems weard that you have to wait a while unlike the regular piston engines

paimon.soror

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if you understand the mechanics of the rotary engine, the components, and importance of proper lubrication, you will find that it isn't that weird at all.

DJSensation

yea just trying to learn more about them i used to be a car mechanic few years ago never got taught about rotary engines as there were not many around.

DJSensation

also whats best oil to use and it has to be mineral dont it?

gmoney

Well welcome to the rotary world whr thrs still not that many around, lol whr i live theres only about 5 RX8s including myself and one 97 rx7....

bse50

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paimon.soror

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this

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RIWWP

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I, among others, use the air pump as the release trigger to start driving after firing it up. Turn it on, and wait till the air pump stops it's function/noise, then put into gear and pull away. I don't pound on the go pedal or get above ~4.5k rpm until the engine warms up. Happens quick enough when even low load driving.

Bigbacon

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warm up time is a myth...

just turn it on and go, just don't WOT until it is warm

maskedferret

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I do this as well, although a secondary measure I use is to also wait until RPMs drop below 1500 on the tach. I find that my air pump tends to turn off sooner in cold weather while it takes the RPMs longer to drop on a cold start.

monchie

I just start the ignition, wait a few seconds, then i go. Never have problems with it.

Grace_Excel

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Yep, listen to the air pump(make sure yours is still working) OR 30 seconds then start driving. I will do a full minute if the weather outside is cold. I try to keep my RPM below 3500 until it's in normal running temperature.

DJSensation

what will i hear with the air pump? ive noticed if im out of gear and put clutch down a noise goes away is like clutch is rubbing abit when pedal up lol.

if A/C is on i get a click noise while idle

Grace_Excel

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Wrong thread, use the search for your questions...

Bigbacon

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the click is the AC compressor clutch kicking on.

really, don't lose sleep over this, just turn on the car, give a few seconds to settle and go, you are not hurting anything.