[Datsa Noydb]

Just read through this entire thread and it seems that the underlying common theme is "short trips". HOW short? And is it only with the Direct Injection vehicles?

I have never noticed increasing oil levels (a symptom of dilution), but who is to say that the engine uses just a bit of oil and dilution is keeping the level good, leading me to believe I have no problem?

Regarding "short trips", my wife (the RAV driver in the family) does about 7 miles of suburban driving to get to work. Hers is an older RAV ('02) with port injection only. A couple times a month, she might go to our son's house (1/2 hour drive) or her sister's house (50-minute drive). My commute (in an '18 Sienna with port and direct injection) is about 10 miles, which includes about 4 miles of freeway driving. My job has me driving to locations to service equipment several times a week. Those trips range from about 3 miles to about an hour away. My van is our go-to weekend vehicle, so it sees more trips of the longer variety. Does either of these scenarios qualify for the "short trip"?

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