Morning Gents,

 

I have recently moved house and as such have not been using my car to travel to work, as I have been walking to the train station which is 1.7 miles away.

 

However, after doing this for 3 months, and getting caught in some terrible weather, it would be nice to drive to the station on Mondays and Fridays as a "treat", as I walk another mile after I get off the train at the other side.

 

My question is, with a diesel, 2004 VRS, I understand that small journeys (1.7 miles each way) isnt the best for them.

 

From experience, and general understanding of diesel engines, do you think I can use the car twice a week to drive to the station with damaging it or causing issues further down the line?

 

I understand the diesel particulate filters which the fabia doesnt have is usually cause for concern, but thought I would ask your advise all the same.

 

Cheers

 

 

Your right it's not ideal,but as long as you take it for a good drive atleast once a month getting it upto normal running temps it will be fine.

Also on this run give it a good 'Italian tune up'

When nice and warm go right up through the rev range at WOT in a couple of gears to blow the soot out.

I only work 1.2 miles from work as well, but I try to make sure that at least twice a week - I go to work earlier and take it for a good run!

Short journeys and the colder weather will give you mayo on your oil filler cap as well!

I always take it for a little 10 mile run on Saturday morning regardless just to get her blood flowing again.

I can actually travel to another station that is 4.7 miles off. Would that be better off for the car instead of the 1.7. Miles? I would be driving to that every day though.

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Edited 14 March, 201610 yr by benni8

I wouldn't bother,still won't be upto proper temp after 4.7 miles.

Ideally wants to be atleast a 20 mile round trip to get the oil upto normal operating temps.