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25 February 2026

  • curprev 02:0102:01, 25 February 2026 MichelleFrederic talk contribs 2,508 bytes +2,508 Created page with "<br><br><br>Frequent short drives significantly hasten the deterioration of engine oil — despite minimal usage. On initial ignition in cool weather, the lubricant requires time to warm to optimal viscosity. During this warm-up phase, combustion is incomplete, toxic residues such as condensate, fuel dilution, and organic acids infiltrate the oil. When trips are too short, the system fails to achieve thermal equilibrium to expel pollutants. Instead of being vented away,..."