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Originally Posted by dongs
Does your car get to operating temp on the shorter drive? And by operating temp I mean oil temp, not coolant.
I always like to try and get the oil up to it's normal operating temperature to get rid of any condensation that may have built up while the engine was off. I value mpg but i also value vehicle longevity and engine health.
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I assume so since I can watch the coolant temp gauge fluctuate slightly as the thermostat opens a few times during the 7 mile trip, even at below zero ambient temps. I don't have an oil temp gauge so I don't know for sure.
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'99 Crown Victoria
'97 Impreza 2.2, 5-speed
'98 Impreza Outback Sport 2.2, 5-speed
'05 Outback 3.0R (wife's)
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