does anybody know how to find out the engine temperature? how do u know when the engine is warmed enough to drive?
I used to have automatic for years which had temp gauge on dashboard but with mini i don't see one.
thanks in advance.

 

In the after market catalog.

 

Reason number one for having a chrono package.

 

You don't have to wait for the engine to warm up. In fact, they recommend that you don't. Just wait a few seconds after starting for it to idle smoothly.

 

Is there a chrono package for R56?

 

No they don't. Yet. Scream loud at Mini.
Piscesxxi didn't say which Mini they had.

 

What year you talking about? Theres one on my speedo. doesnt work worth a darn, but its there.

 

One of his other posts said he got an R56 MCS

 

You definitely want to let the engine warm up before you start romping on it. Your engine will most definitely last longer if you let all the fluids get to normal operating temperature, I gaurantee it. This is particularly true for forced induction cars. If the car I'm in doesn't have a gauge I wait 5 minutes if idling or 1 minute if it's under a light load.

 

Living in the desert, we dont worry about warmup with turbo mcs's just cool down.

 

Sorry.
I have '07 MCS.

 

You can add the Scangauge. I like mine.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ight=scangauge

 

+1. I love this gauge.