What would you guys do?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Director of Bands
St. Jude Donor '08
What would you guys do?
I changed my oil about 700 miles before I stored my 93 for the winter. I have a driving school that I am going to on 4/15. Would you do an oil change first??? M1 is expensive and it seems pretty durable. I just don't want to waste $$$ or resources. Is it really necessary to change the oil right away?
Thanks!
-Ed
Thanks!
-Ed
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
There is no need to change your oil after winter storage.
The reason to change it before storage is to get the contaminants ( combustion by products of water and acid) out of the engine so it does not internally rust over the winter.
Personally, I change my oil just before I put the car away for the winter, only letting it idel long enought to circulate the oil and therefore minimizing the production of water and acids.
The reason to change it before storage is to get the contaminants ( combustion by products of water and acid) out of the engine so it does not internally rust over the winter.
Personally, I change my oil just before I put the car away for the winter, only letting it idel long enought to circulate the oil and therefore minimizing the production of water and acids.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
: If the car has sat for the duration of the winter, I wouldn't see why you can't use the existing oil. I'm interested to see what others say 
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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As long as the car was inside where the air was reelatively dry (like a garage) you shuld be fine. I would drive the car for at least a half hour at freeway speeds for a few times to bring the oil up to operating temps to get rid of any moisture that may have been trapped inside the motor during storage.
This will also give you a chance to look for any new leaks that may occur due to gasket shrinkage or expansion/contraction of seals.
This will also give you a chance to look for any new leaks that may occur due to gasket shrinkage or expansion/contraction of seals.
