i think i am outlier due to my location. the extreme temp swings here in ND just excerberates the issue (going from -20F some days/weeks to 0F or even 20F). we had the same issue on our 2018 tundra with her low mileage issue also (and short trips under 5 miles), roughly 44,315 miles in 5 yrs (1910 days / 11-30-2017 to 02-22-2023 / 23.2 miles per day)Nodak,
I appreciate the information and am aware of the problems short trips in cold climates can cause for both the exhaust and brakes. I've had this daily commute and extremely low miles for over 15 years. However, I have done quite well with my ultra low mileage vehicles when it has come time to trade. My 2011 Tundra SR5 had 48k when I traded it in 2021 for my 4R ORP. The 2021 had 17k when I traded it in for the current 2025 4R SP.
I did not have any exhaust issues with the Tundra or last 4R. It is true that the brakes may have gone earlier than normal due to the lack of driving, but would it have been better for me to add more miles to help keep the rotors from rusting and the calipers working smoothly?
In the past 11 years my vehicle maintenance costs have included 2 sets of brakes and 1 set of tires (not including oil changes). I completely agree with your insight (and have read and enjoyed hundreds of your posts over the past 6 months), but so far I haven't had any related exhaust issues and don't plan on changing my driving habits to attempt to prevent issues. If I run into issues in the future, I will just have to pay to play (but I think I'll still come out ahead overall).
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