Auris Cold Weather

[zred1234]

On cold weather my AURIS runs on 1200 rpm (-2,-3C).When the engine warms up exacly on working temperature everything is normal(bar is in the middle).

I have noticed that engine jumps to 1200 rpm while not yet reached working temperature . Can someone tell me is that a normal behavior?

TNX

[Phil_1985]

In a nutshell, yes it's normal.

This was queried not long ago on the Avensis forum and this one.

[paintpot]

asked the same question to my local dealer and was told this is normal. Probably goes a long way to explaining the abysmal fuel consumption figures some people quote especially doing shortish jouneys , mine can take 10 miles to settle down with really cold weather

[Uncle Buck]

I used to do a regular 12 mile commute to work & on a cold day (under 5 deg C), it would take more than half distance to reach normal running temp. Now I'm doing a 40 mile commute each way, so at least the DPF should be getting plenty warm enough to do a proper regen if necessary. Averaging 40.8 MPG at the mo, which isn't bad considering I'm using the heater & A/C when necessary to demist.

[acetip]

The slow warming up is one of the drawbacks of a diesel engined car.

After owning diesels since 1985 then getting my 1.6 auris vvti i could not beleave how quick it warms up.

When starting from cold it revs at 1600 in the garage and when it drops to 1200 after a few seconds i back out of the garage and park in front of the house its dropped to 1000. within a mile however cold its up to running temp with plenty of nice hot air comming from the vents however cold it is.

[Thumperzz01]

Mine seems to have 3 tick over levels 1200 when really cold dropping first to 1000 then standard 800 rpm when fully warm.

The last week or so until fully warmed up mine does a fair impression of a two stroke motorbike and leaves large white / grey smoke plumes that hang in the air and upset following cars! I believe this is unburnt fuel / regens only really clearing after I can give it a good blow out or the car gets up to temp.

Pete

[zred1234]

I have one question ..... what is the Battery strength/power for AURIS 2.0D4d .On my old Battery there is no label ,I 've contacted local delarship ,they told me 70 Ah.

TNX in advance

[AurisFinn]

On cold weather my AURIS runs on 1200 rpm (-2,-3C).When the engine warms up exacly on working temperature everything is normal(bar is in the middle).

I have noticed that engine jumps to 1200 rpm while not yet reached working temperature . Can someone tell me is that a normal behavior?

TNX

Totally normal for a

diesel engine. I have to live with it for some six months every year. The summer helps a little....

Auris D-CAT is a great car for winter conditions. Absolutely no problems and it´s warm like a sauna if you want it to be.