Brother gone on vacation... How often do I need to run the car?

Watuphomie · 01-16-2012, 07:06 PM

Brothers on vacation for a month. Asked me to run the car like once a week. Do I need to take it around the block, or just start the engine and have it run for a few minutes? I am tempted to use it full time while his gone, but I don\'t want to mess up his car though. I ordered an m3 convertible through ED so I have to wait till may to pick up my car. So I would love to borrow my brothers car for the month. It\'s just too tempting.

So what is the proper procedure?
Run the engine for a few minutes?
Drive it around the block?
Borrow it for the month he\'s gone?

Second time posting. Sadly the first one was unsuccessful.

Darth One · 01-16-2012, 07:11 PM

did he bother to define carefully for you what he meant by "run"?

frenchM3dreamer · 01-16-2012, 07:13 PM

i would tell him that the M3 engine is such a masterpiece and advanced technology that it should not be left unattended for any extended period of time. as such, i'd recommend you DD it until he comes back

Stronghammer · 01-16-2012, 07:16 PM

Depends. Can he beat you up ?

gemini330zhp · 01-16-2012, 07:17 PM

Put on the battery trickle charger and leave the car alone.

Merlosso · 01-16-2012, 07:22 PM

Did he note the mileage before he left?

But seriously, you don't want to start it cold, idle it cold for a few minutes, and shut it down. That would probably do more harm than good. Take it for a nice Sunday drive each week. Drive it like you would want someone to drive yours if you were out of town. Enjoy it but don't beat it up.

PhillyNate · 01-16-2012, 07:38 PM

Buehler, Buehler...

DBH · 01-16-2012, 07:38 PM

How far is your commute? If you can get it warmed up, take it to work once a week.

jqsmooth · 01-16-2012, 07:44 PM

That all depends... How much do you love your brother?

Watuphomie · 01-16-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rhird

Depends. Can he beat you up ?

That's why I'm asking.

My plan is to take it to work once a week which is a 15 min commute. Felt a little guilty after driving it in M mode (I pressed it after driving the car for 5 min) all I have to say its awesome. Get depressed after returning it and getting in my 335i. May cannot get here sooner. I wish I wasn't such a good brother or I would drive it like I stole it!

The big difference I notice from the 335i to the m3 (besides everything) the clutch on my car is 10 times stiffer than his car which is so soft. I don't like the clutch in the m3. One of the reasons why I ordered my car with DCT. Anyone else feel that way?

GreeKon · 01-16-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Buehler, Buehler...

You may be on to something here...Lolz

Untouchable · 01-16-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watuphomie

Brothers on vacation for a month. Asked me to run the car like once a week. Do I need to take it around the block, or just start the engine and have it run for a few minutes? I am tempted to use it full time while his gone, but I don\'t want to mess up his car though. I ordered an m3 convertible through ED so I have to wait till may to pick up my car. So I would love to borrow my brothers car for the month. It\'s just too tempting.

So what is the proper procedure?
Run the engine for a few minutes?
Drive it around the block?
Borrow it for the month he\'s gone?

Second time posting. Sadly the first one was unsuccessful.

Your brother does read the forums also. Driving it once a week to work is good advice. Driving it for straight month works also, but park it in BFE when you go to public places, it had zero dings when I left and it best not have any when I come back. Remember though, you drive it for a month, I'm gonna take your Dct out for a month as reciprocation. Enjoy it in good health, aren't you happy I talked you into getting an M3 over an 335is?

serranot · 01-16-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Untouchable

Your brother does read the forums also. Driving it once a week to work is good advice. Driving it for straight month works also, but park it in BFE when you go to public places, it had zero dings when I left and it best not have any when I come back. Remember though, you drive it for a month, I'm gonna take your Dct out for a month as reciprocation. Enjoy it in good health, aren't you happy I talked you into getting an M3 over an 335is?

Classic.

coogs08 · 01-16-2012, 08:14 PM

time for some fun...

///My5UV · 01-16-2012, 08:16 PM

I'd drive it at least once a week until the oil temp gets close to the 210 (center) mark.

frenchM3dreamer · 01-16-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Untouchable

Your brother does read the forums also. Driving it once a week to work is good advice. Driving it for straight month works also, but park it in BFE when you go to public places, it had zero dings when I left and it best not have any when I come back. Remember though, you drive it for a month, I'm gonna take your Dct out for a month as reciprocation. Enjoy it in good health, aren't you happy I talked you into getting an M3 over an 335is?

someone just got owned

Quag's M · 01-16-2012, 08:39 PM

Religiously every Friday and Saturday night....that should do it.

mdosu · 01-16-2012, 08:47 PM

drive it for 20 to 30 mins once every 2 weeks.

stefan · 01-16-2012, 08:50 PM

I notice you're from Miami. So I would say this is how you should run the car.

Watuphomie · 01-16-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Untouchable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watuphomie

Brothers on vacation for a month. Asked me to run the car like once a week. Do I need to take it around the block, or just start the engine and have it run for a few minutes? I am tempted to use it full time while his gone, but I don\'t want to mess up his car though. I ordered an m3 convertible through ED so I have to wait till may to pick up my car. So I would love to borrow my brothers car for the month. It\'s just too tempting.

So what is the proper procedure?
Run the engine for a few minutes?
Drive it around the block?
Borrow it for the month he\'s gone?

Second time posting. Sadly the first one was unsuccessful.

Your brother does read the forums also. Driving it once a week to work is good advice. Driving it for straight month works also, but park it in BFE when you go to public places, it had zero dings when I left and it best not have any when I come back. Remember though, you drive it for a month, I'm gonna take your Dct out for a month as reciprocation. Enjoy it in good health, aren't you happy I talked you into getting an M3 over an 335is?

Damnit brother I thought you'd be too busy to read the forums. The jig is up. Don't worry I know all the rules for car.

Park in BFE
No food in the car
And drive it like it's hot!!

Just be sure to take one video (with iPhone is fine) of my car turning on the stage. And lots and lots of pictures with the top up and down!

JoLo · 01-16-2012, 10:54 PM

LMAO, someone got BUSTED

1sikbmr · 01-16-2012, 11:27 PM

OH! shit just got real

01-16-2012, 07:06 PM	#1
Watuphomie New Member 6 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M3 '12 cab melb red black/red Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Brother gone on vacation... How often do I need to run the car? Brothers on vacation for a month. Asked me to run the car like once a week. Do I need to take it around the block, or just start the engine and have it run for a few minutes? I am tempted to use it full time while his gone, but I don\'t want to mess up his car though. I ordered an m3 convertible through ED so I have to wait till may to pick up my car. So I would love to borrow my brothers car for the month. It\'s just too tempting. So what is the proper procedure? Run the engine for a few minutes? Drive it around the block? Borrow it for the month he\'s gone? Second time posting. Sadly the first one was unsuccessful.
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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	i would tell him that the M3 engine is such a masterpiece and advanced technology that it should not be left unattended for any extended period of time. as such, i'd recommend you DD it until he comes back
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Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	Depends. Can he beat you up ? __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	Put on the battery trickle charger and leave the car alone. __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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Merlosso Banned 24 Rep 495 Posts Drives: Results Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (2)	Did he note the mileage before he left? But seriously, you don't want to start it cold, idle it cold for a few minutes, and shut it down. That would probably do more harm than good. Take it for a nice Sunday drive each week. Drive it like you would want someone to drive yours if you were out of town. Enjoy it but don't beat it up.
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	How far is your commute? If you can get it warmed up, take it to work once a week.
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stefan Brigadier General 2362 Rep 4,255 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	I notice you're from Miami. So I would say this is how you should run the car. __________________ ///M Power
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JoLo Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 224 Posts Drives: ///2011.5 ///E90 ///AW ///ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0)	LMAO, someone got BUSTED
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