warm up before go or just go?
 

So whats the best way to drive the X5 should I warm up 2-3 minutes or just 30 seconds and drive its very cold here in the high 30's

Start it up and drive is the recommended procedure. A short warm up certainly can't hurt when it's cold though IMO.

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I just start it up and go :zoom:

I start it up, and let it run for 10-15 seconds to give the oil a chance to circulate. THEN I go! :D

Juan

I do the same, start it, put my seat belt on quick all round check - takes about 15 secs to let the oil start to circulate and then drive off.

I keep the revs and power down until it's starting to show on the temp gauge and only make use of all power if necessary once it's fully up to temp - about 10 mins.

I have a 2005 X5 3.0D Sport Auto

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...exactly the same w/my '04 4.4...

The rpm when you start it up is about 1k-1100rpm. I wait for about 15-30secs, until the rpm starts dropping a little. This way, there is sufficient oil pressure, and then on the go, really light on the throttle until fully warmed up.

:withstupi
yeah, what he said. :thumbup:

Unlock car
Enter car
Turn on car
Put on seatbelt
Check mirrors, A/C, radio, NAV
Release parking break
SHIFT AND DRIVE!!!
Keep RPM's low until beast is fully warmed up