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To: TobagoJack who wrote (16613)	4/7/2007 2:45:43 PM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 218068

TJ, if you are only driving 80 miles every 12 months, you have a potential problem. Engines need to be run long enough to get warm and drive off the water condensation in the crankcase and other parts of the engine. Many of the rubber, rubberized, and plastic seals on various shafts need to turned at least occasionaly. That's why I try to run my car air conditioner about once a month in the winter. (for about 10 minutes) The tires will tend to take a 'set' by sitting too long. This tends to go away after the first few miles, but this can shorten tire life - and may lead to unexpected sudden failure - rare, but not fun if it happens. ****** You would be okay if you drive it once a month for about 15 minutes. You could even let it warm up for about 5 minutes, then only drive it for 10, then park it. People with collector cars do this, or have someone do it for them. Or they will have all the fluids drained and have the car on blocks in a filtered air cocoon with controlled lighting, intrusion alarms and other nonsense.