my new workplace is about 3.5 miles from home and is a steady drive, is it going to kill my engine if i use it daily or is it long enough for the oil to warm up? takes about 10 mins.

 

The oils never going toget to full temp in that time. Dont rag it and all should be fine. It takes about 10 to 15 mins after the coolant temp has reached normal for my oil temp to get to normal so that gives you an idea

 

Drive the car steady keep it off boost until it is up to temp,change oil and filter regulary,should be fine,Used with a bit of care Scooby engines are pretty tough

 

Find some twisties and take the long way to work...

 

+1

 

I used to do that.

 

Me too. All the way to barneys on the 18, then the 180 into ming, **** on at 3am.

 

Lazy barsteward, walk, run or cycle, even catch a bus

Save your money for a weekend blast.

Andy

 

Push bike, that way you dont have to risk it in the work car park

 

cheers guys, i have been using my arosa sport but the mrs can have that back now :-), no chance of any damage in the car park so its ok.

 

You may have to replace your oil more frequent than normal, as it could get a bit sludgy, seeing as it won't get up to temp and not fully 'dry out'.

That said, my daily commute is only 5.5m, and the oil seems fine.

 

Engines are more efficient when they are hot, if your not getting it hot then you have a larger issue with condensation and carbon build up both are not good for your engine....

Tony

 

my work is only a couple of miles from where i live.i never go straight there,i always get the oil up to temp and take it for a blast up the A1 before i go to work.

 

And the bonus: You always arrive at work with a cheesy grin.

 

Not performing the "gentleman's wash" in the mornings?

 

I said cheesy grin

Not cheesy rim.

 

LOL!

 

 

anything under 1 mile then its not worth driving to work so 3.5 miles should deffo be ok but its up to you