Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Wife's Q5 is screwed, another words. She has a 3-mile commute. Not only does the engine not stay long enough at operating temp, often times it doesn't even reach it. In summer time her oil temp just hits 140-150F when she gets to work. During winter, it's even worse.
I guess I could try to give it some "exercise" on weekends, but I rarely have a chance to take it on a longer run, and I'm not going to "get on it" while it's still cold.
Exactly the type of driver I am speaking of. We all know there are millions of foks who drive to the bank, then maybe a grocery store, etc. All local short tripping.
A hard duty cycle for ANY car...