I have a 2019 Honda Civic 2.0 liter cvt with 18,900 miles on the odometer. How long of a drive do I have to do to keep condensation from building up in the engine when the weather is between 37 to 50 degrees in California? And also how often should I drive it to keep condensation out of the engine?
You should drive for at least 15-20 minutes continuously to get rid of any condensation in the engine. Also I'd say at least once every month or when you notice some build up of moisture.
15-25 mins depending on temp. Don't be afraid to push it once the engine warms up.
@mrrangerzr1
also how long should I drive if I want to get rid of any carbon build up? I don’t want to use fuel additives.
Once the engine warms up fully, do an Italian tune up, remember to push on it while in motion, not a complete stop.
Do not use any additives anywhere in the car.
Gasoline itself is a solvent.
So to keep moisture and carbon build up away, I should drive for like 30 mins? Also my car has 18,900 miles on the odometer and for the first 8,000 miles I was driving a half hour to work on the highway but then the other 8,000 miles, I just recently moved super closed to my work like I live 2 minutes from my work and I’m just worried if I should be driving it more often besides going to work but I mean once a week I do go out of town when I can not every week but most weeks but just worried and what should I do?
Two things are needed to burn away carbon: heat, and time. So go for a solid drive on the highway. Visit the next town over and get lunch or something.
@mountainmanjoe
Haha, an easier trick is to do that drive during rush hour and only a 5 mile roundtrip trip might easily take more than 20 minutes 🙂 Although, that will still be at pretty low RPMs so perhaps you should add some uphill driving or just rev the engine past 4000 RPM after 15 or so minutes (which is how long it takes for everything, including oils, to be at optimal operating temp).
@mazda_787b
No. Idling in traffic is the opposite of what you want. And 5 miles is not far enough. It needs a good long workout. Who wants to sit in traffic?
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