Hey guys. I own an 2014 IS350 and I hardly drive it. Maybe once every 2 months. What is the best way to ensure longevity of the car? I do maintain the car according to time not miles, as I have very little. Should I get oil change more frequently? Should I add any fuel additive as the fuel doesn't get changed much? Let me hear your thoughts and recommendations. Thank you!

 

That's a tough one...2 months is not a long time, it's also not a short time.
The most I would recommend is a battery tender to maintain the charge while the vehicle sits.
If you're changing fluids based on time, then you would be fine from that respect.

If you can run out a tank in 3-5 months, then I'd say a fuel stabilizer is not really necessary.
When you do drive it, how far/long are you driving it?

 

Question. Why go through the trouble of maintaining such a vehicle when you only drive it 5-6 times a year?
I mean, the registration cost alone is not worth keeping it.

 

I drive it around 45 to 50 miles a trip. I think that's enough time to get the engine fully warmed up and operational. And to answer the other question. I do drive it enough to justify keeping it. Registration in Chicago isn't that expensive and my insurance is cheap too. I want to keep it for a while as the entire car is covered in clear bra so a lot has been put in just to get rid of it. My goal is to keep it for at least 10 years. Given the is350 engine is much more relatable than 250 one.

 

Just take your love one for a cruise every month then there's nothing you need to worry about lol

 

I have a battery tender on mines.

The one i use is

CTEK (56-864) MUS 4.3 12 Volt Fully Automatic 8 Step Battery Charger
http://ebay.to/2oC87ps

 

Thanks for that. I will look into getting one. I have a battery starter that I use to jump the car.

 

You also may want to drive it for few miles every week to prevent flat spotting on your tires. Usually it is temporary, but in extreme cases your tires will have flat spots permanently if parked for too long.

 

why dont you ever drive your car? once every 2 months seems like a waste to have imo

 

Tell me more about how awesome your headlights look without the amber and where you bought them.

 

You can check out my build thread for that, I won't clog this thread with off topic

 

Total waste... I would've got rid of mines if I only drove it that much.
Hopefully he gets his oil changed frequently and not wait till the mileage which is recommended changing it at, since it would probably take him like a lifetime to see 10k miles lol.