# Is low mileage bad for modern engines? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [June 8, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852 "2018-06-08T12:20:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnCheatham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@JohnCheatham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnCheatham)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852/1 "2018-06-08T12:20:57Z")
As much as I love modern high compression engines, our actual usage is down to about 3500 miles per year, most of which is medical appointments and other senior activities. We currently drive a 2015 Forester that gives us ample carrying space for routine shopping and the occasional large item purchase (e.g.: lawn mower, generator, etc.). I’m told that low mileage is not good for modern engines and would appreciate your insight on future vehicle purchase for this senior couple. I would like to keep that carrying space, but not essential… ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852/2 "2018-06-08T12:26:35Z")
> [@JohnCheatham](#): > > I’m told that low mileage is not good for modern engines What’s the rationale behind that??? If you do mostly short distance driving where the engine doesn’t get a chance to heat up the whole way, just change your oil every 6 months… ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852/3 "2018-06-08T23:45:49Z")
> [@JohnCheatham](#): > > I’m told that low mileage is not good for modern engines The person who told you that is wrong. If you like the car, keep the car. As @pyrolord314 posted, just change your oil on time - 6 months - rather than mileage. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852/4 "2018-06-08T23:56:26Z")
> [@JohnCheatham](#): > > I’m told that low mileage is not good for modern engines Who ever told you that , don’t ask them any more questions . All you need to do is go buy the time of service in your manual instead of mileage.