low miles a bad thing?
10-10-11, 11:20 PM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Also have an '08 with 20k miles. You are not doing anything bad by having low miles. Just warm it up and burn off the crud inside once in a while. Just think of how good your resale value will be.
10-11-11, 04:11 AM
#18
I start mine once a week and when I do drive it (probably once a month), I keep it out for the entire day running errands and such. I am probably doing it wrong and hopefully everything will be okay. I've had it for 16 months and put on about 2,100 miles in that time.
10-11-11, 05:10 AM
#19
Better off just driving it once a month and taking a at least 20 mile drive.
Also a good idea to keep a Battery Tender on it to keep the battery fully charged if it's sitting like that.
10-11-11, 11:45 AM
#21
Lexus Test Driver
Only start it when you need it, and make sure that it's a long drive.
10-11-11, 11:46 AM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Starting it once a week is probably not a good idea.You have to get the engine to normal temperature for at least 10-15 minutes driving to burn off the moisture in your oil and exhaust system.You would have to idle too long to burn that condensation off.
Better off just driving it once a month and taking a at least 20 mile drive.
Also a good idea to keep a Battery Tender on it to keep the battery fully charged if it's sitting like that.
Better off just driving it once a month and taking a at least 20 mile drive.
Also a good idea to keep a Battery Tender on it to keep the battery fully charged if it's sitting like that.
10-11-11, 01:19 PM
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+1 for taking it out on a nice 30+ mile drive at least twice a month. if you leave it unused in your garage for too long, you might end up with a rat's nest like this guy:
10-11-11, 03:57 PM
#27
I have a 07 IS350 with under 30k miles. I bought it brand new. Just like you do, I do not take my car to college. I make sure my gas tank is filled, use synthetic oil, and keep it in the garage.
10-11-11, 05:28 PM
#28
Starting it once a week is probably not a good idea.You have to get the engine to normal temperature for at least 10-15 minutes driving to burn off the moisture in your oil and exhaust system.You would have to idle too long to burn that condensation off.
Better off just driving it once a month and taking a at least 20 mile drive.
Also a good idea to keep a Battery Tender on it to keep the battery fully charged if it's sitting like that.
Better off just driving it once a month and taking a at least 20 mile drive.
Also a good idea to keep a Battery Tender on it to keep the battery fully charged if it's sitting like that.
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