fast idle at start up

[NSXB]

Hey guys/gals, quick question. After the car has been sitting for a long time (over night) and I start it, it idles at about 1450rpm for about a minute and a half, and then drops to about 1250rpm; I don't move the car until it drops to this point. Is it necessary that I wait until it drops to 1250rpm, can I move it right away, or am I just being overly cautious?

Thanks

 

[alverman]

I'm in favor of being overcautious like you.
I let it idle for a while before turning it off too.

 

[NSXFRIEND]

You should wait about 2 minutes then drive it slow keeping rpms under 3k until temp gauge is in the middle, this will send oil to moving parts and warm up faster than idling for a long time. BMW also has the same requirement. Cars with dry sump lubrication where oil sits outside the engine requires about 5 minutes Ferrari/Porsche/Lambo cars.

 

[1quiknsx]

i agree with NSXFRIEND!

 

[NSXB]

thanks guys