How long is to long?
Burning Brakes
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From: Dunkirk N.Y.
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
How long is too long
I have an Email from a Technical Support Engineer at Mobil Oil.
His answer is: We first recommend that you check with your dealer
about vehicle storage. We suggest that starting the car at least
monthly would be the best procedure to make sure oil is circulated
throughout the engine.
His answer is: We first recommend that you check with your dealer
about vehicle storage. We suggest that starting the car at least
monthly would be the best procedure to make sure oil is circulated
throughout the engine.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Knoxville TN
Your not alone, I go 2-3 weeks also. Sometimes in the winter, 4-5 weeks, depending on salt content. (I hate that liquid salt). So long as the seals stay moist, it will be ok. I read that you want to run the car at least monthly for 30minutes to lube the seals.
Instructor
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From: Knoxville TN
I dont store it, I just dont drive everyday, got a beater for that. Yes, I'm one of those people, own a vette, leave it covered in the garage and then treat myself whenever the mood arises. Its a sickness, I cant help it. In therapy now.
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Originally Posted by rc51racer
How long do you guys let your Corvette sit without staring her up. Mine is going on 3 weeks. Am I causing any damage by going this long?
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Pro
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From: Fairborn oh
I store mine from 1nov until 1 apr every year in Colorado. Start her about once a month. Never had any problems; keeps the miles off and every Spring i have a NEW CAR! Yea baby! That's what I'm talking about!
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Pro
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My bad on staring. I meant starting, although I really stare at the Corvette also. Good catch though. I downed 2 cups of coffee now so I should be more alert.
During the summer I drive it about 3 times per week. In the fall/winter it is more like once every 3-4 weeks. Thanks for the inputs.
During the summer I drive it about 3 times per week. In the fall/winter it is more like once every 3-4 weeks. Thanks for the inputs.
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I've let mine sit for well over a month before without starting the car up. So far doesn't seem to have any adverse effects on the car.
Racer
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From: Maumee Ohio
Just took her for a short jaunt. Wiped her down. Hooked up the battery tender. Covered, tucked in until I can't stand it again.
I'll have withdrawls when it snows. Oh well that's life in the Midwest.
Bob
I'll have withdrawls when it snows. Oh well that's life in the Midwest.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
5 months and counting...
Can't believe it has been 5 months already...
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by Mudlizard
I dont store it, I just dont drive everyday, got a beater for that. Yes, I'm one of those people, own a vette, leave it covered in the garage and then treat myself whenever the mood arises. Its a sickness, I cant help it. In therapy now.