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Low mileage management

  • 20-08-2020 3:32pm
    #1
    Mooooo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,611 ✭✭✭


    With wfh likely to be more prevalent and feck all places to go for the immediate future looking likely, what extra maintenance would be needed for reduced mileage? Is it better to keeps tanks topped up in case condensation becomes an issue or is it a case of half filling to use fresher fuel etc? Any other tips for those doing lower mileage, petrol or diesel?
    Doing without may suit but for the purposes of the thread shall we assume a car is required


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  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
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    Fuel will be fine unless left in tank for a year plus.

    Most concerns would be around battery health when getting little use in the winter where you might be only using it to drive a few times a week to the shop and for those journeys have lights on, heat on, demister on and actually use more energy than is put back in the battery for the trip.

    Also try to regularly wash car to prevent moss build up from lack of use.

    Stick to the service schedule of time rather than mileage.


  • #3
    zg3409
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    As said the 12v battery is more likely to die when not been driven.

    I recommend using a small solar panel like this to prevent this if car is typically sitting for more than 7 days:
    https://touch.adverts.ie/campers-motorhomes/solar-panel-12-volts-battery-trickle-charger/4147808
    Ideally wire direct to battery and securely mount on parcel shelf.

    It depends on how long car is sitting. Diesel cars from 2008+ with DPF need long runs every 200km or so to allow the DPF to clear itself. Sort school runs and to shops without long trips are bad. Best solution get a petrol or EV.

    Service at least once a year. If car is sitting for more than 2 weeks regularly you need to start considering leaving handbrake off and keeping car in gear instead, longer again turn tyres to prevent flat spot, longer jack up on axle stands to keep tyres off ground, longer cover car or keep in garage. Also beware freezing nights on screenwash with only water, engine coolant with only water, and batteries tend to die on very cold nights. Car will be extra cold if not driven.


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