i was woundering would the amount of time driving i do is it healthy for the engine, basically its ony driven at weekends but the longest its driven for is when i go shopping which is about 10-15min round trip and the odd 5min journey form there to there, its had quite a few mods done and currently running 300bhp.

 

Why don't you buy a little Clio? No point in having a fast car

 

there is times were i do take it out without the wife and kids, ive always had nice cars but never really wanted to drive them lol, just dont want to get them dirty.

 

The journeys you describe are the worst for any car, engine not up to temperature, stop start wear on brakes and clutch etc. Think of it as an excuse to take the car out for a blast to lose the cobwebs

 

matt the longest distance is from beech avenue to asda wall mart, but i occasionally take the long route to the shop lol

 

oh dear me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I thought I was bad just not driving it in winter.

 

not very good for it i'm afraid, get a cheap run around, then save the scoob for a blast when in the mood

 

I bet most Imprezas do those kind of journeys anyway!
Don't worry, just use a quality oil with a grade such as 5w40 or 10w40, don't go abov 3000rpm until the engine is upto temp (about 3-4 miles/5-10mins after the water is upto temp ) and you WILL be fine.
Unfortunately, this means you'll never actually use the perfromance though!

 

Just put mine away in the garage, under a blanket until the snow clears! So, so sad.

 

the car is always warmed up and cooled down but i was worried about the short runs it does, its happened with all my cars but with this one being a turbo and modified i was unsure, i took her round a m8 the other day who got a W plate scooby and he was very jelous of it lol, but at least he can do the servicing for me