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  1. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Dec 20, 2016
    First thing to do is change the oil. That gas oil mix will kill the engine due to poor lubrication. Maybe you have a leaking injector or two. Is your MINI an S or a Cooper?
     
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    #3 MCS02, Dec 21, 2016
    what he said^^^^^ and also try starting the car 5 min before short drives so it can get to full running tempter.
     
  3. DneprDave

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    #4 DneprDave, Dec 21, 2016
    Only five miles to work?

    Get her a bicycle!
     
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    #5 Steve, Dec 21, 2016
    Or maybe the opposite is better?

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKALgXDwou4"]Should You Warm Up Your Car Before Driving? - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #6 Metalman, Dec 21, 2016
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    #7 Zapski, Dec 21, 2016
    Driving short distances does increase carbon buildup though. So while letting the engine idle may not help, driving is under 15 minutes at a time will gradually build up crud.

    Or so I've been told.
     
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    #8 Metalman, Dec 21, 2016
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