Geo Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 My wife drives the Lex (2001 ES300). She drives it very liitle. Market, church, etc. She drives less than 50 miles per week. Can you drive a car "too little" ? Are there things that I should look out for ? Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 My wife drives the Lex (2001 ES300). She drives it very liitle. Market, church, etc. She drives less than 50 miles per week. Can you drive a car "too little" ? Are there things that I should look out for ? Geo Your wife isn't meeting the "too little" requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slstsang Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 no, your wife drives more than i do :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexusk8 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 My wife has a 5-mile commute to work each way 6 days a week in her '98 Corolla, which rounds out to roughly 60 miles a week driven. As long as oil changes and regular maintenance are done at the recommended basis, the car should last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 fluids (oil and filter) should be changed on time and not mileage. At least every 4 months. I would get the car out on the highway for at least 30-60 minutes at least once every two weeks to help reduce the moisture build up in the crankcase and tranny. keep an eye on rubber drive belts and CV boots. Timing belt should be done by 7 years instead of mileage. Rubber belts dry and crack and usually start to show breakdown at about 5 years. make sure you get the low mileage discount from your insurance company if they offer one. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Why time vs. mileage ? Less miles less wear and tear. Less breakdown in fluids, parts, etc. Why would one not do maintanence based on time vs. milage ? Seems logical. Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Because time causes breakdown of parts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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