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Old 10-09-2015, 11:33 AM
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It's two and a half miles. This morning it was 60 out and the engine hadn't even reached operating temp by the time i got to work.
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Old 10-09-2015, 11:38 AM
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That kind of driving is harder on your car than aggressive driving. You need to get those fluids warmed up.
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Old 10-09-2015, 11:39 AM
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Only one answer, leave early and enjoy the car for a while.
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Only one answer, leave early and enjoy the car for a while.
Take the long way!
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Take the long way!
Oh the ride home is usually an hour cause of detours lol.
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That kind of driving is harder on your car than aggressive driving. You need to get those fluids warmed up.
A lot of condensation will end up in your oil and exhaust system with short trips where engine doesn't reach normal operation temp to burn off the condensation.
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I have you beat, mine is a half mile so i drive my volt. Probably going to sell the vette since i never get to drive it...
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Mine is only half a mile.

Tire pressure monitor won't even register by then
& bluetooth phone just connect
& conv top just finished cycle

My wife says I need to walk to the office, but I just need to hear my early morning V8 rumble, along with my coffee...
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Mine is only half a mile.

Tire pressure monitor won't even register by then
& bluetooth phone just connect
& conv top just finished cycle

My wife says I need to walk to the office, but I just need to hear my early morning V8 rumble, along with my coffee...
Your Wife is giving you good advice both for your health and your Vettes health.
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Old 10-09-2015, 12:59 PM
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Mine is only half a mile.

Tire pressure monitor won't even register by then
& bluetooth phone just connect
& conv top just finished cycle

My wife says I need to walk to the office, but I just need to hear my early morning V8 rumble, along with my coffee...
I love hearing it start up. Especially in the parking garage at my condo cause there's an echo that makes it sound so good
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Old 10-09-2015, 02:05 PM
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I have you beat, mine is a half mile so i drive my volt. Probably going to sell the vette since i never get to drive it...
I also drive a half mile... and also take our Volt.
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A lot of condensation will end up in your oil and exhaust system with short trips where engine doesn't reach normal operation temp to burn off the condensation.
the OLM does take this into account.... but you should get the system up to full operating temp for a few minutes at least, maybe you can turn your parking lot into a skidpad....
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the OLM does take this into account.... but you should get the system up to full operating temp for a few minutes at least, maybe you can turn your parking lot into a skidpad....
The OLM can prompt you to change the oil sooner. It can't prevent the effects of condensation in the engine and exhaust.
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I'd walk if I was that close to work.
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Old 10-09-2015, 08:55 PM
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My office is a bit less than 4 mi's. from my apt...rarely do I take the 'Vette to work...can't even get it warmed up.
Just use my DD sedan instead...
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I've got about 3 miles, but I used to live about a mile away. I'd either drive a long route for another 5 minutes or ride my bike.
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Old 10-09-2015, 09:54 PM
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Time to move at least 15 miles from work. That will solve the problem.
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Old 10-09-2015, 10:03 PM
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I'd buy an electric scooter or walk.
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Old 10-09-2015, 10:26 PM
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Kind of explains all the complaints about the seats being too tight.
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