Short Trips

"MIATAAAA" (miataaaa) 01/23/2014 at 16:08 • Filed to: DRIVING HABITS

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Hey Oppo!

I have a question which, I am sure, many of you have an opinion.

I drive about one mile to and from work every day (for a total of almost two miles!).

About once or twice a week, I drive 30 miles continuously at up to 80 mph.

How much damage do you think I'm doing by my short work commute trips?

Thanks for all your advice. Here's a Super20 for your efforts.

Jayhawk Jake > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:11

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Not much, probably.

Brian Silvestro > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:14

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You're putting way too many miles on your car on your commute. Try to cut down by way of public transport or moving closer to work.

RotaryLover > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:17

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Depends on the weight of oil you use mostly, the weather, the car you use and how often you change oil. If I don't know these factors then, I can't give you a good answer.

MIATAAAA > RotaryLover 01/23/2014 at 16:28

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Mobile1 0W-40. Philadephia (though it's been a VERY cold winter so far). Every 5,000 miles.

RotaryLover > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:37

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Normal wear and tear will occur. If you see mayonnese under the oil cap after the 30 miles drive, try to drive more to make sure the condensation is completely burned off.

Anon > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:44

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Well your car will definitely last longer not doing it than doing it. Hell if I lived a mile from work I would just ride my bike when it wasn't raining, it doesn't take but maybe 10 minutes to ride a mile on a bike. If you'd like a suggestion I really like surly's bikes.

MIATAAAA > Anon 01/23/2014 at 16:46

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Agreed. I wish I could take a bike - unfortunately, half the route is a bridge that you must walk the bike over (riding is not allowed on the bridge - and it's enforced!), so it kind of defeats the purpose.

Anon > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:47

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Oh well that sucks!

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 16:54

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Little to none.

RazoE > RotaryLover 01/23/2014 at 16:57

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or you've blown your headgasket.

The Real Dacia Sandero > MIATAAAA 01/23/2014 at 17:39

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If it's only a mile I would maybe even walk or run during nice weather(I saw the bike comments).

Realistically, it's not hurting the car. However, I would maybe drive it long enough to warm it up.

RotaryLover > RazoE 01/23/2014 at 17:40

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Or that. But for now, let's not jump quiclky to that.

bob and john > MIATAAAA 01/24/2014 at 02:56

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rollerblades?

MIATAAAA > bob and john 01/24/2014 at 08:23

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At first I laughed. And now I think it's genius. Thank you!