Driving car longer distance every week?

2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
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AARONN
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Should I drive my car a longer distance every week so the engine can get warmed up? If so, how long of a distance and how many times a week?
Apr 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, you should warm the engine up at least once a week. This keeps the moisture out and the engine oiled correctly, I would drive it about 20 minutes a week minimum that usually means around 10 to 20 miles. Let us know if you need anything else.
May 1, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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AARONN
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Short trips- less then 10 miles- at a time are ok? Does stop and go driving (street) vs freeway matters?
May 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Yep you should be okay, this will get the moisture out of the engine and transmission. Let us know if you need anything else.
May 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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