If you only take short trips regularly, you need to travel more than 10 km at a time, at least once a week. Otherwise, you will face the following problems.
Cold oil. If it remains cold and thick, it will do its job worse. As for the indicators on the dashboard, they show the temperature of the coolant, not the oil.
Moisture accumulation in oil. On short journeys this moisture does not have time to boil and does not evaporate as a result. This happens in late autumn and winter when the engine cools down.
Lack of energy in the batteryOver time, battery capacity decreases due to short journeys and the risk of failure increases.
Increased gasoline consumptionThe difference between cold and hot engine is about 8-10%.
No filter cleaningOn short journeys, the self-cleaning system, i.e. active regeneration, does not work.
Problems with electrical appliances. Due to condensation, oxidation and destruction of the contacts occur. This is especially true in winter.
Condensation accumulation on the floor. With regular use of the car, condensation evaporates and does not penetrate into the fabrics and felt. For this reason, an unpleasant odor may appear in the cabin.
Source: Ferra
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