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edwinwirda, 2.3L 4 Cylinder, Los Angeles, CA, April 08, 2011, 09:00
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Hi guys, I have a car, but I never drive it. Coz I can commute with the train to go to work and also driving my wife's car.

I'm planning to buy my car insurance and put PNO for DMV registration since I dont drive my car anymore coz I dont want to sell my car.

My question is, Is that OK for accord 98 if I dont drive it for a year? I just park it at home, but I keep warming the engine once a week without drive it at all. Thank you very much

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    dandd April 08, 2011, 10:22
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    No, this is very tough on a vehicle for a number of reasons. There is moisture that collects in components, even in LA, of the vehicle that must be removed by the heat created by driving, such as the transmission, the wheel bearings, the brake pads, the power steering system etc. It is really best to drive a vehicle on the highway at least once a week, for at least 20 minutes.

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