I have the shortest commute of anybody-walk outside to the work van across the street, climb in, I'm at work! Only costs work boot soles!
Shortest Commute in a Car Ever?
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My wifes commute is 1 mile in our 2012 traverse. I just sent an oil change in for analysis. I noticed rust discoloration under the cap and the oil filter pleats were warped looking. OLM monitor still showed 25% left. 6000 miles on oil, half trip miles.
Originally Posted By: dernp
Wow. She could go 10 yrs OCI.
Hope this statement is in jest. My "commute" to work is 0.9 miles, the Accord sees at least 5 of those less than 1 miles trips per day. Im going to try and do a 15% OLM OCI, but not sure I can hold out for that long. Will probably end up changing it at 120K miles (3500 mile OCI). Oil is just too cheap to keep it in there for too long. Clean oil is better than fuel diluted watery oil. Most cars can easily go 5K miles on conventional if they are getting up to temp on a regular basis, but short tripping is killer on the oil, and engine.
Wow. She could go 10 yrs OCI.
Hope this statement is in jest. My "commute" to work is 0.9 miles, the Accord sees at least 5 of those less than 1 miles trips per day. Im going to try and do a 15% OLM OCI, but not sure I can hold out for that long. Will probably end up changing it at 120K miles (3500 mile OCI). Oil is just too cheap to keep it in there for too long. Clean oil is better than fuel diluted watery oil. Most cars can easily go 5K miles on conventional if they are getting up to temp on a regular basis, but short tripping is killer on the oil, and engine.
Originally Posted By: whip
Wow. Lots of judgement in this thread.
+1 wow is right, people are quick to jump on the hate train over such a small thing that absolutely affects them in no way, just because its not good for her car? Several good points have been made (keeping kids safe). And we know nothing of her situation, for all we know she may be disabled and can't walk so far... At least the mom cared enough to ensure all of her children are getting on the bus safe.
@OP not directed at you, you said nothing derogatory, it is a pretty short commute and is not good for the car(if that's all she actually drove it), I am sure that's not all it sees... She may have a job, or if she is a house wife there are still errands to be ran... Any long trips she possibly makes would help negate these short trips. I certainly can't beat it.. 60+ miles a day for me and my wife
Wow. Lots of judgement in this thread.
+1 wow is right, people are quick to jump on the hate train over such a small thing that absolutely affects them in no way, just because its not good for her car? Several good points have been made (keeping kids safe). And we know nothing of her situation, for all we know she may be disabled and can't walk so far... At least the mom cared enough to ensure all of her children are getting on the bus safe.
@OP not directed at you, you said nothing derogatory, it is a pretty short commute and is not good for the car(if that's all she actually drove it), I am sure that's not all it sees... She may have a job, or if she is a house wife there are still errands to be ran... Any long trips she possibly makes would help negate these short trips. I certainly can't beat it.. 60+ miles a day for me and my wife
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Wow....raising kids nowadays must be a lot different than when I raised mine. I taught mine not to run out in the road when they were very young and I managed to keep an eye on more then several (counting our neighbors since the school bus parked at our lane) as we waited for the bus.....on rural roads yet!
We didn't have the luxury of a warm car to sit in....only a cramped pick up. When the weather was nice, they rode in a trailer hitched to our tractor. Yet, they still grew up safe and sane.
We didn't have the luxury of a warm car to sit in....only a cramped pick up. When the weather was nice, they rode in a trailer hitched to our tractor. Yet, they still grew up safe and sane.
I have two little kids and one of them wanted "away" so bad while I was holding his hand he popped his shoulder out and had to go to the doctor. (Doc showed wife how to re-set it if it ever happens again.)
Now I'm a little gunshy about taking the little terrors down the street. Pre-K terror has to loiter while waiting for the bus for older terror. Heaven forbid we aren't there to get kid off the bus, they bring him to the "bus barn", back to the school, or some other purgatory. So we have to be down there early, as the schedule varies +/- 10 minutes. (Anything that slows down the bus on High school or Middle School routes delays elementary.)
Seeing how it's been minus two degrees this week, I'll use the car for inclement weather.
Now I'm a little gunshy about taking the little terrors down the street. Pre-K terror has to loiter while waiting for the bus for older terror. Heaven forbid we aren't there to get kid off the bus, they bring him to the "bus barn", back to the school, or some other purgatory. So we have to be down there early, as the schedule varies +/- 10 minutes. (Anything that slows down the bus on High school or Middle School routes delays elementary.)
Seeing how it's been minus two degrees this week, I'll use the car for inclement weather.
I bet she drives them to a waiting pile of mountain dew and cookies while they play with their Xbox. Somehow I get the feeling these kids aren't skinny.
And people wonder why adults these days grow up to be so lazy and worthless.
This isn't about child safety. If your kids can't walk down the driveway by themselves after the age of 6, you haven't taught them right. If it is that dangerous that they might get abducted, walk with them. Millions of children walk themselves to the bus every day and have for generations.
And people wonder why adults these days grow up to be so lazy and worthless.
This isn't about child safety. If your kids can't walk down the driveway by themselves after the age of 6, you haven't taught them right. If it is that dangerous that they might get abducted, walk with them. Millions of children walk themselves to the bus every day and have for generations.
Growing up we walked our behinds to the bus stop....and the bus didnt stop in front of our house either, it stopped in front of our street. Of course when it was raining or real cold we got a car ride, one day it may be our car, the next one of the neighbors etc. 100' away though it seems that the kids could have just waited on the porch and just walked to the bus when it got there.
Back on topic, my commute 4 days out of the week is 40 miles r/t, the other 3 is 280 miles r/t. My younger brother has driven his truck across the street to work for a couple months. As was mentioned earlier, easier to have your tools on hand and close by then having to run back across the street all the time.
Back on topic, my commute 4 days out of the week is 40 miles r/t, the other 3 is 280 miles r/t. My younger brother has driven his truck across the street to work for a couple months. As was mentioned earlier, easier to have your tools on hand and close by then having to run back across the street all the time.
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If she wants to drive her kids 100' to the bus pick-up and then do the same in the afternoon fine with me.
Its of no concern to me, and really should be to no one else.
Its of no concern to me, and really should be to no one else.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
If she wants to drive her kids 100' to the bus pick-up and then do the same in the afternoon fine with me.
Its of no concern to me, and really should be to no one else.
True, but it's sometimes sad how many people are just thoughtless wasteful. In my parents neighborhood, the paper boy's mother would drive him around... On nice days for a 25 house route... And they are living paycheck to paycheck...
A little work or hassle to dress for the weather never hurt anyone and it's a decent lesson for a kid to be semi prepared in case the bus breaks down in freezing temps.
If she wants to drive her kids 100' to the bus pick-up and then do the same in the afternoon fine with me.
Its of no concern to me, and really should be to no one else.
True, but it's sometimes sad how many people are just thoughtless wasteful. In my parents neighborhood, the paper boy's mother would drive him around... On nice days for a 25 house route... And they are living paycheck to paycheck...
A little work or hassle to dress for the weather never hurt anyone and it's a decent lesson for a kid to be semi prepared in case the bus breaks down in freezing temps.
Originally Posted By: R80RS
This week I saw what must be the shortest “commute” in a motor vehicle I have ever seen. ...a daily round trip “commute” of less than 200 feet...
Can anyone top that?
No, the closest I ever got was 1.8 miles round-trip.
This week I saw what must be the shortest “commute” in a motor vehicle I have ever seen. ...a daily round trip “commute” of less than 200 feet...
Can anyone top that?
No, the closest I ever got was 1.8 miles round-trip.
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
since the OP is in Wisconsin, it's been bitter cold here in TN the past week and unusual. what are the temps in the morning, -5F?
It's been in the low single digits here in the AM, but I first noticed her doing this last fall. We live in a rural district so most kids wait for the bus at the end of their driveways in all weather. I don't think her choice to do this is based on the recent weather.
Again, the point of my OP was the effect of ultra short runs on the engine and oil, and I used this unusual behavior as an example. I'm not trying to pick on the mom or question her decision to do this. It's her choice and her business, she may have a very good reason, or maybe just a little over protective. (But I would like to know the % fuel dilution and water in her next UOA.)
since the OP is in Wisconsin, it's been bitter cold here in TN the past week and unusual. what are the temps in the morning, -5F?
It's been in the low single digits here in the AM, but I first noticed her doing this last fall. We live in a rural district so most kids wait for the bus at the end of their driveways in all weather. I don't think her choice to do this is based on the recent weather.
Again, the point of my OP was the effect of ultra short runs on the engine and oil, and I used this unusual behavior as an example. I'm not trying to pick on the mom or question her decision to do this. It's her choice and her business, she may have a very good reason, or maybe just a little over protective. (But I would like to know the % fuel dilution and water in her next UOA.)
Originally Posted By: eljefino
I have two little kids and one of them wanted "away" so bad while I was holding his hand he popped his shoulder out and had to go to the doctor. (Doc showed wife how to re-set it if it ever happens again.)
My daughter did that when she was two, but luckily it didn't dislocate. But it was still at trip to the ER and I got to feel like the bad dad for a while. Quite frankly, 6, 10 and heck 16 aren't that much more mature.
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Shortest commute I had? I don't think I drove. There might have been 10' between my house and the movie theater; and I did help clean it after the nightly showing a few times. But that wasn't quite a regular gig. I did work across the street, that was a real job, and I probably did park there, after school, rather than drive the extra 100' to home. Maybe.
I have two little kids and one of them wanted "away" so bad while I was holding his hand he popped his shoulder out and had to go to the doctor. (Doc showed wife how to re-set it if it ever happens again.)
My daughter did that when she was two, but luckily it didn't dislocate. But it was still at trip to the ER and I got to feel like the bad dad for a while. Quite frankly, 6, 10 and heck 16 aren't that much more mature.
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Shortest commute I had? I don't think I drove. There might have been 10' between my house and the movie theater; and I did help clean it after the nightly showing a few times. But that wasn't quite a regular gig. I did work across the street, that was a real job, and I probably did park there, after school, rather than drive the extra 100' to home. Maybe.
Back in high school I knew a classmate who lived across the street from school, literally. He drove to school anyway.
The funny thing is it took longer to drive than to walk because the school's parking lot was on the opposite side of campus and he had to make a couple of left turns to get there (which meant waiting for traffic).
The walk would have been ~150 feet. I think he drove to show off because most juniors at our school didn't have cars
The funny thing is it took longer to drive than to walk because the school's parking lot was on the opposite side of campus and he had to make a couple of left turns to get there (which meant waiting for traffic).
The walk would have been ~150 feet. I think he drove to show off because most juniors at our school didn't have cars
It is because she wants to keep the kids warm in the van and avoid them running off and get hit by vehicle traffic.
I've seen someone driving a van across the street in a U turn to pick up and drop off kids so they don't get hit by accident at a sharp corner on a rural road.
I've seen someone driving a van across the street in a U turn to pick up and drop off kids so they don't get hit by accident at a sharp corner on a rural road.
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