General: - Do the S60s like summer and hot weather?

akash · Sep 10th, 2006, 19:21

Thread 2 of mine today is based on the S60's sentient mind... or not

On a cold morning, the engine is louder, it doesnt want to go anywhere. Its almost like its saying leave me in bed.

I've been off work for the last 4 days and the s60's been parked up for about 2 days without driving.
Woke up today on a blinding day at 29c outside, got into the car and I dont think the car has run better since I've had it!

It was suddenly a smooth drive and it really wanted to go!
D5se S60 2005 (55plate model).

No need to reply or anything, just wanted to hear thoughts if others found the car prefered the summer like we do

blues60 · Sep 10th, 2006, 19:44

There is the theory that colder and denser air promotes better combustion so it should work better on colder mornings. Not sure if that holds true with forced induction as the air temp would largely depend on the efficiency of the induction and intercooler.

imac · Sep 10th, 2006, 20:03

Diesels will always be a tad "clattery" when starting from cold, and this is emphasised even more so on a cold morning.

29 degrees? Where do you live? LOL.

I went outside to my car this morning and it was 9 degrees @ 4.30am on the way to work.

imac · Sep 10th, 2006, 20:06

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Originally Posted by blues60

There is the theory that colder and denser air promotes better combustion so it should work better on colder mornings. Not sure if that holds true with forced induction as the air temp would largely depend on the efficiency of the induction and intercooler.

Definately works for f/induction engines, I notice a HUGE difference in our T5's on a cold crisp morning compared to 35'c temps on a hot summer day!

akash · Sep 10th, 2006, 21:02

T5, I should ask you the same Q!
It's been 29-30 all day today in harrow, london!

Time for you to move I think. Apparently it is just as hot tomorrow so another nice drive :->

Sep 10th, 2006, 19:21	#1
akash Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	Do the S60s like summer and hot weather? Thread 2 of mine today is based on the S60's sentient mind... or not On a cold morning, the engine is louder, it doesnt want to go anywhere. Its almost like its saying leave me in bed. I've been off work for the last 4 days and the s60's been parked up for about 2 days without driving. Woke up today on a blinding day at 29c outside, got into the car and I dont think the car has run better since I've had it! It was suddenly a smooth drive and it really wanted to go! D5se S60 2005 (55plate model). No need to reply or anything, just wanted to hear thoughts if others found the car prefered the summer like we do __________________ Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation. (Jack Nicklaus)

Sep 10th, 2006, 19:44	#2
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	There is the theory that colder and denser air promotes better combustion so it should work better on colder mornings. Not sure if that holds true with forced induction as the air temp would largely depend on the efficiency of the induction and intercooler. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Sep 10th, 2006, 20:03	#3
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	Diesels will always be a tad "clattery" when starting from cold, and this is emphasised even more so on a cold morning. 29 degrees? Where do you live? LOL. I went outside to my car this morning and it was 9 degrees @ 4.30am on the way to work. __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Sep 10th, 2006, 21:02	#5
akash Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	T5, I should ask you the same Q! It's been 29-30 all day today in harrow, london! Time for you to move I think. Apparently it is just as hot tomorrow so another nice drive :-> __________________ Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation. (Jack Nicklaus)

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