How long does it take to warm up a Sylphy in winter?
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Sylphy needs about 30 seconds to one minute to warm up in winter. Here is more information about Sylphy: 1. The length, width and height of the new Sylphy are 4610mm, 1760mm and 1495mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2700mm. 2. The front face of the new Sylphy adopts an inverted trapezoidal mesh air intake grille with chrome trim, which gives the new car a sporty feel. The headlights are angular, and the external protruding part makes the headlight shape more sharp. The combination of high beam and daytime running lights echoes each other with a strong sense of technology. 3. The new Sylphy adopts a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The dashboard of the new car is designed with blue backlight, and a liquid crystal display screen is equipped in the middle to help the driver grasp real-time vehicle condition information.
Back when I drove the old Sylphy, I also had the habit of idling the car for five or six minutes, always thinking the engine needed to warm up before driving. But later, a mechanic told me that modern fuel-injected cars don’t require such fuss. In winter, after a cold start, you can actually start driving slowly once the tachometer drops to around 1,000 RPM—which takes about half a minute. The real key is the coolant temperature gauge! When the blue light is still on after startup, avoid stomping on the gas. Drive gently for 3–5 kilometers until the coolant reaches the middle mark and the AC blows warm air—that’s when the engine is truly warmed up. In extreme cold, like −20°C, idling for up to one minute is enough to let the oil circulate through the engine. Any longer just wastes fuel and risks carbon buildup.
Last winter, I specifically tested the warm-up time of my newly purchased Sylphy: starting it on a chilly morning at -5°C, the tachometer first surged to 1400 rpm, and I could hear the engine roaring loudly inside the car. At this point, turning on the heater only blew cold air, but after about 40 seconds, the rpm dropped below 1000, and the body vibration noticeably decreased. Shifting to D gear and slowly coasting out of the neighborhood, I could reach 20 km/h without even pressing the accelerator. The key is to let the transmission fluid warm up as well—stepping hard on the gas when the car is cold is especially harmful to the CVT. Now, I basically start the car, fasten my seatbelt, and drive off. After about two kilometers when the water temperature reaches 60°C, I dare to turn on the heater. This method is the most hassle-free and fuel-efficient.
