On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:06:56 +0100, Clive wrote:
> writes
>>This is actually good, since firing up an ICE for a 2 mile ride causes
>>more problems than driving 400 miles non-stop.
> Most people don't even know that driving 1000 miles straight off, causes
> less wear that two cold starts, because once the engine is up to
> temperature and fully lubricated wear stops.
My Scion never goes less then 5 miles, and rarely even that. Usually 12
miles at least.
I have beaters I drive to the store.
>>This is actually good, since firing up an ICE for a 2 mile ride causes
>>more problems than driving 400 miles non-stop.
> Most people don't even know that driving 1000 miles straight off, causes
> less wear that two cold starts, because once the engine is up to
> temperature and fully lubricated wear stops.