Short Trips - Page 2

Nothing like an SS · 06-15-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

Maybe I should find a new job further from home.. LOL

That's the spirit!!!!

Aragorn · 06-15-2021, 09:42 AM

Yeah, that’s a short commute. I would totally do it.

Backbone · 06-15-2021, 10:17 AM

1.4 miles each way?

Bicycle.

jamala00 · 06-15-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Backbone

1.4 miles each way?

Bicycle.

No 2.8 miles one way....

I've considered a bicycle but I like to leave work for lunch. Come home, let the pup out, grab a bite, go for a ride (this is before the Camaro on the Harley). I'll probably do the same with the Camaro. Besides... most days I'd be a sweaty mess riding a bicycle.

zaimer · 06-15-2021, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

No 2.8 miles one way....

I've considered a bicycle but I like to leave work for lunch. Come home, let the pup out, grab a bite, go for a ride (this is before the Camaro on the Harley). I'll probably do the same with the Camaro. Besides... most days I'd be a sweaty mess riding a bicycle.

I'm about the same, minus the dog part lol. I'm probably around 1.5 miles from home to work. There were days where I would swap the Camaro out with my other car because rain was on the way.

dpevans · 06-15-2021, 11:14 AM

Do a trip even couple weeks to get everything up to temp for 30 minutes and it's all good.

ctrlz · 06-15-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dpevans

Do a trip even couple weeks to get everything up to temp for 30 minutes and it's all good.

Yes. In colder climates I would worry more about water pooling in the exhaust when car does not get a chance to warm up. The other potential issue is battery discharge.

jamala00 · 06-15-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zaimer

I'm about the same, minus the dog part lol. I'm probably around 1.5 miles from home to work. There were days where I would swap the Camaro out with my other car because rain was on the way.

Oh I totally do this all the time with my Harley. If I see rain moving in, I'd just run home quick and grab the Tahoe. It is very convenient for that...

jamala00 · 06-15-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dpevans

Do a trip even couple weeks to get everything up to temp for 30 minutes and it's all good.

Ya, that's a good call out. I think I'd most likely be doing this without trying most of the time. As winter moves in I might need to make more of an effort. I don't drive it over winter, so that's not a concern.

UnknownJinX · 06-15-2021, 02:00 PM

The battery issue and condensation in engine oil would be the bigger challenges here.

But they are easy to remedy. Take her on a long drive on the weekends and you are good.

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MR's 2SS · 06-15-2021, 08:14 PM

The ideal commute would allow you to reach full operating temp and stay there 15 or 20 minutes. That will get the moisture out of your exhaust and fluids.
But as said above as long as you drive it farther on the weekends its not like a bunch of water builds up every night that needs to be boiled off.
My commute is 17 miles each way. The exhaust on my 2007 GMC was still fine when I sold it with 150,000 miles.
Im thinking if I had a 2 mile commute it would have been replaced way before that.

Heat Magnet · 06-15-2021, 08:36 PM

For the 900-something miles I've put on my car, it's mostly been trips around town although I've done a handful of longer trips to and from the dealership I bought it from as well to specialized health clinics where the last 5 miles or so were on pretty rough roads. I wouldn't worry too much about wear and tear unless you have a long commute and/or drive like an asshole.

Invertalon · 06-16-2021, 10:33 AM

Those short trips are absolutely not ideal. You want the oil to come up to temp to remove moisture in the crankcase. I’d plan on some longer trips every so often just to bring it up to temp, but your OLM will likely also go down a bit quicker as you should change out your oil more frequently due to short trips as well.

oldguy0130 · 06-16-2021, 12:44 PM

What law says you have to take the shortest route to work? Maybe you could choose a more fun route and leave 15 minutes earlier?

06-15-2021, 02:00 PM	#24
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	The battery issue and condensation in engine oil would be the bigger challenges here. But they are easy to remedy. Take her on a long drive on the weekends and you are good. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

06-15-2021, 08:14 PM	#25
MR's 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS Vert/M6/F250 SD Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Jersey Posts: 379	The ideal commute would allow you to reach full operating temp and stay there 15 or 20 minutes. That will get the moisture out of your exhaust and fluids. But as said above as long as you drive it farther on the weekends its not like a bunch of water builds up every night that needs to be boiled off. My commute is 17 miles each way. The exhaust on my 2007 GMC was still fine when I sold it with 150,000 miles. Im thinking if I had a 2 mile commute it would have been replaced way before that. __________________

06-15-2021, 08:36 PM	#26
Heat Magnet Drives: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: CA Posts: 59 View My Garage	For the 900-something miles I've put on my car, it's mostly been trips around town although I've done a handful of longer trips to and from the dealership I bought it from as well to specialized health clinics where the last 5 miles or so were on pretty rough roads. I wouldn't worry too much about wear and tear unless you have a long commute and/or drive like an asshole. __________________ Cars I own/drive: *2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan* Ultra Silver Metallic, gold painted wheel covers, 4T45 transmission *2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe* Black, Redline Edition, 1LE Suspension Package, 10L80 transmission, NPP, Body color high wing spoiler, Ground effects kit, 48-state legal Brembo brakes

06-15-2021, 09:42 AM	#16
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Yeah, that’s a short commute. I would totally do it.

06-15-2021, 10:17 AM	#17
Backbone Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2021 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16	1.4 miles each way? Bicycle.

06-15-2021, 11:14 AM	#20
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,206	Do a trip even couple weeks to get everything up to temp for 30 minutes and it's all good.

06-16-2021, 10:33 AM	#27
Invertalon Drives: 2021 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Cleveland Posts: 299	Those short trips are absolutely not ideal. You want the oil to come up to temp to remove moisture in the crankcase. I’d plan on some longer trips every so often just to bring it up to temp, but your OLM will likely also go down a bit quicker as you should change out your oil more frequently due to short trips as well.

06-16-2021, 12:44 PM	#28
oldguy0130 Drives: 2021 2SS red-line Camaro Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 60	What law says you have to take the shortest route to work? Maybe you could choose a more fun route and leave 15 minutes earlier?

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