Engine Idle

[JayyNaj]

How long do I have to warm up my engine , I have a 2025 tacoma Off Road trim , Im new to this toyota world and turbo engine ?

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[SnowmanJPS]

This is what my 2025 Hybrid manual says, and we have the exact same engine, however I do notice better shifting of the transmission on cold days when I let it warm up before pulling away

 

[soupy1234]

I usually wait for the RPM to drop to 1000 before putting it in gear. More because I don't like the hard thunk going into gear than any worry about the turbo.

 

[Miqie]

Start it up, let it sit for a minute, then drive gently for till the temp gauge shows activity. The quicker the engine gets to operating temperature the better and driving it does it quicker than letting it idle in the driveway.

 

[MustardTiger]

I see you're in California. In temps 50f and above, I would just get in and drive. Below that, use the lock/lock/hold to remote start it as you're walking up to it. By the time you get in and put your sb on...it'll be running for a minute which is sufficient. For me, in Canada, with subzero temps...the 10 minute remote start cycle is not near long enough, even being plugged in. But I'm talking temps -30f temps lol. Regardless, immediately putting a cold engine under load will result in a very rich fuel injection map to compensate...and thus increase fuel dilution in your engine oil (not good).

 

[Sagebrush]

If it's cold–well below freezing–I'll remote start to make sure the oil gets warmed up so the turbo gets properly lubed.

Otherwise, nope, get in and go.

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