Remote start

[JR401]

I am new to this site. Great to see all the great info.
I was wondering if anyone was able to add remote start to their USA GT2?

 

[Rufus]

Welcome to the forum--lots of great info and helpful members on these boards!

 

[CDv6]

Review these threads...

• Remote Start!
• New to the club. Where can I get remote start?
• Remote Start Cost in the US

 

[Kazz]

Welcome!

 

[FadedLine]

Having remote start installed on my GT2 tomorrow at the dealership.

 

[JR401]

Let me know if it is Kia or after market. If after market what manufacture please.

 

[RUGGLES99]

remote start will be standard on the stinger by 2020, my opinion.

 

[mldavis2]

remote start will be standard on the stinger by 2020, my opinion.

Yeah, I don't get that at all with all the other stuff. My G8 has it standard from 10 years ago. I used it once just to see if it worked. Never needed or used it again.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Yeah, I don't get that at all with all the other stuff. My G8 has it standard from 10 years ago. I used it once just to see if it worked. Never needed or used it again.

I have it too and never use it. I guess I'd use it if I lived in a cold climate and wanted to warm up my car before I got it in. But I live in Florida and the air conditioning cools things nicely in a minute.

 

[mldavis2]

I have it too and never use it. I guess I'd use it if I lived in a cold climate and wanted to warm up my car before I got it in. But I live in Florida and the air conditioning cools things nicely in a minute.

Not really the best way to warm up the car but it might be good for your hands and butt. Although the engine and coolant is warm, the transmission fluid, differential fluid, wheel bearings and other lubed surfaces are still stone cold. Best way to warm the car up is to drive it gently until you get a stable temperature reading on the gauge so mated surfaces reach operating tolerance gradually and slowly.

Disclaimer: I am an old service manager and I keep my cars for well over 100,000 miles, typically, and I'm very picky about maintenance.

 

[CDv6]

Not really the best way to warm up the car but it might be good for your hands and butt. Although the engine and coolant is warm, the transmission fluid, differential fluid, wheel bearings and other lubed surfaces are still stone cold. Best way to warm the car up is to drive it gently until you get a stable temperature reading on the gauge so mated surfaces reach operating tolerance gradually and slowly.

The manual seems to agree with you...

Starting the engine with a smart key (p.5-9)
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds. (Steep accelerating and decelerating should be avoided.)

ECONOMICAL OPERATION (p.5-135)
- Remember, your vehicle does not require extended warm-up. After the engine has started, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the vehicle in gear. In very cold weather, however, give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period.

 

[mldavis2]

Just old school common sense from waaaay back.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Not really the best way to warm up the car but it might be good for your hands and butt. Although the engine and coolant is warm, the transmission fluid, differential fluid, wheel bearings and other lubed surfaces are still stone cold. Best way to warm the car up is to drive it gently until you get a stable temperature reading on the gauge so mated surfaces reach operating tolerance gradually and slowly.

Disclaimer: I am an old service manager and I keep my cars for well over 100,000 miles, typically, and I'm very picky about maintenance.

I should have clarified, but when I said "warm up" - I just meant the interior of the car. Selfishly.