Rev limiter when engine is cold on the 458

Before 70, max is 3000 rpm.

 

In the handbook it quite clearly states do not run engine at high speed until temperature has reached 65-70 deg c so no not impossible just like any other car use your commons sense!

 

I think it's oil (the right one). It's stated in the manual, I looked at it long time ago.
Maybe even when it reached 70, don't hit it all out right away, give it like 5 more minutes of driving. And the most important, don't idle warm up the engine (stated in the manual).

 

So the answer seems to be;

1. Yes, you can rev the nuts off it from cold

2. You must use your own common sense to be mechanically sympathetic

3. It does not electronically adjust the rev limiter to oil/water temp

 

1. There's no special limiter when the engine is cold. So behave )

2. I wouldn't recommend to idle warm up the engine.

3. Inflate your tires over 3 psi in winter and use cushions for your tires.

4. Use the battery conditioner.

I have the same issue like you in winter here in Switzerland.

 

IMO, when hibernate, just make sure the battery is plugged. There is no need to start or idle warm the engine. Try to read the manual book, it's all stated there. As for idle warm the engine, this is very bad for your lung.

 

We just need to run the car until the engine light goes off right?

 

Which page/section in the manual? Can you explain the rationale against idle warm ups? I've done that a few times :/

I suppose the issue is lack of lubrication?

 

the rationale (and manual's recommendation) about not idling to let the engine warm is primarily to reduce emissions (seriously). IF they recommended or required idle warmup, it would be the procedure the regulators would use to test the emissions at cold start.

Obviously, a short idle will cause no harm to the engine. Long idle is unnecessary, but a good practice is to keep your driving somewhat tame until the engine temps are up (oil temp).

Also, remember that the gearbox is cold and won't warm much at idle, takes a short while while driving.

There is no rev limiter that I'm aware of or experienced based on engine temp (in contrast, some of my German cars have had startup based rev limiters, on the BMW's the tach will change colors).

Upon starting, 1) turn the power on and let the car initialize (a few second; wait until the beeping stops) before hitting the engine start and 2) the CEL (engine symbol) will stay on for the first few seconds after you drive off, totally normal

good advice above re the tender; if the car is net-new to you, might be worth checking the battery is good as a tender can only keep a good battery charged, and these cars are ultra sensitive to electrical voltage.

 

Agreed.

 

Keep in mind that this is a dry sump engine. Based on how fast it seemed to reach operating oil temperature vs. other dry sup cars I've had, I'd say its measuring temperature at the engine, not coming out of the sump.

I always gave it at least 10 minutes normal driving so as to hopefully get all the oil in the tank up to temperature, as I do with all my dry sump cars.