I've read on here numerous times about short city type driving and fuel dilution so I am wondering how long of a drive, occasionally, is needed to help burn that fuel and moisture out of the oil?
I have also read this is a good idea to help keep the battery up to optimum condition as well.
My wife only drives her car 10 kms one way each day normally (20kms total) so today, while out doing some errands, I decided to take her car out on the hwy. Due to the conditions, rain/cold/miserable day, I only drove approximately 25-30 kms (18 miles) but at hwy speeds of 115 to 125 kms/h. I assume this is better than nothing but not likely long enough to do much good? I did accelerate hard getting on the hwy entering both ways just to help clean it out a bit as well.
Curious, how many miles/distance would be ideal to take her car for a spirited drive occasionally to help burn off the fuel and moisture that has likely built up in the engine from the short drives and how often should I do this?
Her car is a 2017 Chevy Impala with the 3.6 L LFX engine. It holds 5.7 L's of oil (6 quarts) and I am currently using Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 D1G2 in it with a Fram Ultra filter if any of that matters?
Thanks.
I have also read this is a good idea to help keep the battery up to optimum condition as well.
My wife only drives her car 10 kms one way each day normally (20kms total) so today, while out doing some errands, I decided to take her car out on the hwy. Due to the conditions, rain/cold/miserable day, I only drove approximately 25-30 kms (18 miles) but at hwy speeds of 115 to 125 kms/h. I assume this is better than nothing but not likely long enough to do much good? I did accelerate hard getting on the hwy entering both ways just to help clean it out a bit as well.
Curious, how many miles/distance would be ideal to take her car for a spirited drive occasionally to help burn off the fuel and moisture that has likely built up in the engine from the short drives and how often should I do this?
Her car is a 2017 Chevy Impala with the 3.6 L LFX engine. It holds 5.7 L's of oil (6 quarts) and I am currently using Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 D1G2 in it with a Fram Ultra filter if any of that matters?
Thanks.
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