Winter Storage :(
#41
When you guys add the fuel stabalizer, do you add it to a full tank, or just what is left? I've always burnt most of my tank away before storrage (which will happen this weekend), and put some stabalizer in that.
Howerver, I was reading in another forum that its better to fill the car up + stabalizer so the inside of the tank doesn't rust. I guess that makes sense.
What do you guys do?
Howerver, I was reading in another forum that its better to fill the car up + stabalizer so the inside of the tank doesn't rust. I guess that makes sense.
What do you guys do?
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So if fresh oil degrades, from just sitting in the pan for 6 months ! Then perhaps it would best, to change the oil..Just before putting it away, and then again.. 6 months afterwards
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#46
k3druid, and m05fastbackGT,
What's the longest you guys would feel comfortable with leaving used oil in the car without running the vehicle? 1 week? 1 month? 3 months?
I expect winter is 4 months here. Maaaybe 5.
Since there is snow and sheeeet on the roads as of today, and my full-synthetic oil is at 4,000 miles use, I have to judge how/when to go get the oil changed. I'm not equipped to do it myself at the moment.
If I feel compelled to leave the car alone as-is, I wonder what the secondary best-plan is, if I should warm it up every week or so to operating temp or just leave it alone all winter and hope for the best. However, I will mention, I too enjoy taking it out that 1-2 times in the winter if the roads are dry and there's not too much salt. Last year was a banner year for that.
What's the longest you guys would feel comfortable with leaving used oil in the car without running the vehicle? 1 week? 1 month? 3 months?
I expect winter is 4 months here. Maaaybe 5.
Since there is snow and sheeeet on the roads as of today, and my full-synthetic oil is at 4,000 miles use, I have to judge how/when to go get the oil changed. I'm not equipped to do it myself at the moment.
If I feel compelled to leave the car alone as-is, I wonder what the secondary best-plan is, if I should warm it up every week or so to operating temp or just leave it alone all winter and hope for the best. However, I will mention, I too enjoy taking it out that 1-2 times in the winter if the roads are dry and there's not too much salt. Last year was a banner year for that.
#47
i am hoping to be able to drive mine when the weather is decent during the winter and as long as most of the salt is off the roads. I have no garage to speak of all full of my husbands toys....so mine car in the drive with it's cover on. It snowed a bit yesterday and we had 40mph winds today, but the cover stayed put.
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k3druid, and m05fastbackGT,
What's the longest you guys would feel comfortable with leaving used oil in the car without running the vehicle? 1 week? 1 month? 3 months?
I expect winter is 4 months here. Maaaybe 5.
Since there is snow and sheeeet on the roads as of today, and my full-synthetic oil is at 4,000 miles use, I have to judge how/when to go get the oil changed. I'm not equipped to do it myself at the moment.
If I feel compelled to leave the car alone as-is, I wonder what the secondary best-plan is, if I should warm it up every week or so to operating temp or just leave it alone all winter and hope for the best. However, I will mention, I too enjoy taking it out that 1-2 times in the winter if the roads are dry and there's not too much salt. Last year was a banner year for that.
What's the longest you guys would feel comfortable with leaving used oil in the car without running the vehicle? 1 week? 1 month? 3 months?
I expect winter is 4 months here. Maaaybe 5.
Since there is snow and sheeeet on the roads as of today, and my full-synthetic oil is at 4,000 miles use, I have to judge how/when to go get the oil changed. I'm not equipped to do it myself at the moment.
If I feel compelled to leave the car alone as-is, I wonder what the secondary best-plan is, if I should warm it up every week or so to operating temp or just leave it alone all winter and hope for the best. However, I will mention, I too enjoy taking it out that 1-2 times in the winter if the roads are dry and there's not too much salt. Last year was a banner year for that.
#49
If you are storing it in a garage you should also laydown some plastic under the car. This helps prevent condensation from building up on the bottom of the car. I also drive the car onto 4 pieces of carpet. Not sure if it makes a big difference but I was told it helps to prevent cracking in the rubber that occurs when it stays in direct contact with pavement over long periods of time.
I also remove the airfilter and plug the intake with wire and a plastic bag as well as the exhaust pipes to keep mice out. They love to make nests in those areas.
As for changing the oil, that depends on how long you plan on storing it. Ever hear of the 3 months or 5,000km oil change rule? That is because even if you don't drive the car, the additives start to break down which is harmful to the engine. So thinking that your oil is still "fresh" when you go to use your car 3 months later is not a good idea. You can't just look at the dipstick anymore and check clarity. However, it also comes down to the type of oil you use. Synthetics last longer before they start to break down. I just stick with the 3 month/5k rule.
I also remove the airfilter and plug the intake with wire and a plastic bag as well as the exhaust pipes to keep mice out. They love to make nests in those areas.
As for changing the oil, that depends on how long you plan on storing it. Ever hear of the 3 months or 5,000km oil change rule? That is because even if you don't drive the car, the additives start to break down which is harmful to the engine. So thinking that your oil is still "fresh" when you go to use your car 3 months later is not a good idea. You can't just look at the dipstick anymore and check clarity. However, it also comes down to the type of oil you use. Synthetics last longer before they start to break down. I just stick with the 3 month/5k rule.
#50
So what do you guys think? I drive my car 500 miles each year and change the oil once. Should I change it before or after storage?
#54
LOL. I see you're familiar with the area. Yeah, I'm right in that region of Worcester County that always gets walloped by the biggest snow storms, too. Thanks everyone for the advise so far.
#55
I know I'm very lucky to be able to store my mustang in a heated stall at his shop for his construction company. I just put the cover on it and wait 'til the spring...I am extremely lucky for the time being...
#56
I went to Fitchburg state for 3 yrs. My fiancee' is from charlton. The storms at the burg were awful.
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