So lately I have been considering actually driving my other xb (05 w/ 3200 miles, PW
), but I am a little afraid because of the damage that could be caused.
I see people drive other cars all of the time, but they aren't highly economical machines like the xb, although I occasionally see a "sporty" car or one more expensive so you must be able to drive them, but maybe they don't really care about their cars' as much as I do.
Anyhow, the weather here is going to be bad in just a few months so it seems to me like I need to take the car out and drive it a bit more.
I typically keep it stored on jack stands so that the tires and suspension do not get "flat spotted", but then I read that could cause damage to the frame and to the bushings, so now I alternate daily between the stands and the ground, but I do rotate the tires a 1/4 turn each time so that do not get any uneven wear.
I also read the start up causes the most engine wear, which is why I usually don't start the engine. How do you people handle that when you drive them? Is there a better oil I can use other then Mobil 1 to reduce engine wear?
For the paint, I have it all covered with that blue painters' tape so that should be good - does anyone know if that allows the paint to breathe or does it trap moisture against the paint? I have been contemplating clear bra all over, but its expensive.
For the windows I tried to get someone to come out and install clearbra on them, but they all said that was a little crazy, which I don't understand, how else can you protect the windows?
I would appreciate any help with these issues, and I am sure there are some others that I must be missing or that you will point out to me. I'd really like to drive the car soon, but not in poor weather and risking the things that might happen to it....
