I tried searching but could not find an answer to this topic...

Anyway, the S is not my daily driver and sometimes it wouls sit unused for a couple of weeks. I know it is bad for the car to be sitting like that and not being used as all the oil gets to the oil pan and the engine will get more wear during startup. So my question is this...how often should I be starting the car to let the oil circulate? At least once a week? I am using Honda 10W30 oil. Thanks in advance.

 

My parents are overseas and they have 2 cars residing here. We crank em' at least once a month and take them for a drive. Just starting the car and letting it idle isn't enough. I would drive it for at least 15 to 20 minutes before letting the car sit for another 3 weeks.

 

Thank you. Anyone else?

 

Don't start it to circulate the oil. Cold starts are hard on the engine. Short starts/trips are hard on the engine. You are better off not starting it until you are going to drive it for longer than 10 minutes.

If you want to get crazy, you could pull the fuse to the fuel pump and crank your car over after it has sat for months....waste of time IMO. Key >> Ignition >> Start button >> Drive.

 

I don't mind starting it and driving for over 10 mins., just wanted to know how frequent I should do that.

 

Never. It is unnecessary and only creates additional wear. If you are going to park your car for 3+ months I would be more concerned about putting a battery tender on the battery and adding stabil (or another gasoline stabilizer) to the fuel.