Queef Latifah

I'm fairly new to cars and a complete noob when it comes to the RX...I know you're not supposed to shut off the engine until it warms up due to flooding, but what about driving? Whenever I start up the car, I wait until the needle gets to the middle before I take off..that seems to be taking forever now that it's gotten colder here in new york. So can someone clarify...can I take off before the needle reaches the middle? I read I should be fine as long as I don't go over 3,000 rpm ? Is this correct?..how fast is that in mph (noob!)...

Thanks,

LifeAfterRx8

iTrader: (17)

What I usually do is wait until the RPMs drop to around 1,000 on a cold start-up and then hold the accelerator at around 2,500 RPM for about 10 seconds then drive not going passed 3,000 RPM until the temp needle reaches the center.

Wingznut

iTrader: (1)

Yes on all of the above. I usually wait until the air pump turns off before I pull out of my garage.

Depends on what gear you are in.

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

Just drive, making sure to keep rmp's below 3500 until the needle moves. Then, just don't do any redlining until the engine is fully warm.