sqdude
Veteran Member
So I have 2 ways to get to work each day: city streets and the freeway. If I go by freeway the distance is about 2.5 miles, city streets is closer to 6 miles. Even during spring/summer, my car doesn't reach operating temp going on the freeway. During winter it barely reaches op temp on the city streets. Lately I've been going on city streets so the car fully warms up.
My question is which route is best for the long-term health of the car?
By going on city streets the car reaches op temp which is good, but I drive that many more miles putting that much more wear and tear on the engine. Plus I use the clutch, brakes, fuel more, but for now I'm just worried about the engine. I don't know too much about engines, would shortening the oil change interval help with the lack of op temp?
Thanks!
My question is which route is best for the long-term health of the car?
By going on city streets the car reaches op temp which is good, but I drive that many more miles putting that much more wear and tear on the engine. Plus I use the clutch, brakes, fuel more, but for now I'm just worried about the engine. I don't know too much about engines, would shortening the oil change interval help with the lack of op temp?
Thanks!