[Z06] Important Question (oil)
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From: Deerfield NH
Important Question (oil)
So my car sits in a Storage unit for the winter, i start it about twice every month about. I just checked the oil, it was on Full line which isnt the problem, but it smelled like a hint of gas...is this because i havent drivin it and its just idling for like 10 min in the supa cold before i turn it back off, not giving it time to burn off or what not..i dont know much about NA cause my STI was turbod obviously and it would ALWAYS have a hint of gas. So if someone could go smell there dipsick that would be GREAT lol, because i cant get a straight answer, some people and tuners said its normal because its cold and im just sitting there idling and not moving so the unburnt gases get there and dont have time to burn out! but ive been doing this alot and the oil level isnt moving so thats good!! thanks again! on cold starts there is just always wierd smells lol bugs me!!
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From: Woodinville WA
So my car sits in a Storage unit for the winter, i start it about twice every month about. I just checked the oil, it was on Full line which isnt the problem, but it smelled like a hint of gas...is this because i havent drivin it and its just idling for like 10 min in the supa cold before i turn it back off, not giving it time to burn off or what not..i dont know much about NA cause my STI was turbod obviously and it would ALWAYS have a hint of gas. So if someone could go smell there dipsick that would be GREAT lol, because i cant get a straight answer, some people and tuners said its normal because its cold and im just sitting there idling and not moving so the unburnt gases get there and dont have time to burn out! but ive been doing this alot and the oil level isnt moving so thats good!! thanks again! on cold starts there is just always wierd smells lol bugs me!!
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From: Deerfield NH
but is that a normal smell when its in storage and you just let it idle for a bit close to warmed up then turn it off and do that twice a month hehe maybe more somtimes, could you get a gas smell on the dipstick? do to prob just driving it or giving it time to burn the gas off?
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it's normal for oil to smell like gas, nothing to worry about, and just a FYI starting it twice a month for ten min is no good for the car. just let it sit till spring then fire it up. with out a good warm up and a 5 mile drive all you are doing is adding moisture to the crankcase. mine has been sitting since thanksgiving and i wont start it till it comes out of hibernation
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From: Lewistown MT
This is not normal. You have a burned out fume reductor filter. This is a general service item that is usually done every 15k miles, but you must pull the heads to change it. There is one on each cylinder bank beneath the heads. If yours has been out for a while you most likely have fuel washed the cylinders and need a re-hone and re-ring (basically a rebuild.) Get a compression guage and check each cylinder; this will tell if you need a rebuild or not.
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lol naw it is normal.. i think, my STI did it all the time aswell as my buddys cobra and cobalt SS so unless they all have this prob..i dont know! someone chime it! go smell your oil lol i think its just because im letting it sit and idle then turning it off and not driving it (cause its in sto) so no time for gas to burn
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like me haha, im still on the fence cause his post haha, but everyyyyone including tuners say its normal and i should just not be starting it, unplug the BAT fuel stab and see it in the spring lol
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From: Kaukauna WI
Can I ask why you start your car for 10 minutes twice a month? Seems like it would do more harm than good if you only leave it run for 10 minutes. I just got my Z last year and it's been in storage since November and I won't even SEE it until the snow melts. If you can't take her out and drive for a while, I'm not sure starting it for 10 minutes will do much good???
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From: Moore OK
Can I ask why you start your car for 10 minutes twice a month? Seems like it would do more harm than good if you only leave it run for 10 minutes. I just got my Z last year and it's been in storage since November and I won't even SEE it until the snow melts. If you can't take her out and drive for a while, I'm not sure starting it for 10 minutes will do much good???
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From: Latrobe PA
it's normal for oil to smell like gas, nothing to worry about, and just a FYI starting it twice a month for ten min is no good for the car. just let it sit till spring then fire it up. with out a good warm up and a 5 mile drive all you are doing is adding moisture to the crankcase. mine has been sitting since thanksgiving and i wont start it till it comes out of hibernation
put a trickle charger on the battery and let her hibernate for the winter. She will be fine in the spring.
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lol thanks so much guys, you guys are always verrry helpful and fast!, LTs coming, intake already in, msd wires, TR55IX plugs, coolant mod, 178 thermostat all on its way! heeheh cant wait for her to come out of hibernation!
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From: Lewistown MT
OK. I wan't to take a moment to appologize for my previous post. I was just foolin' and don't want to mislead anyone.
But on a personal and more serious note: I've been noticing a musky smell from my shorts after a hard days work. I think this may be due to unburned gasses also. Would some of you guys go smell your shorts and let me know if this is normal?
But on a personal and more serious note: I've been noticing a musky smell from my shorts after a hard days work. I think this may be due to unburned gasses also. Would some of you guys go smell your shorts and let me know if this is normal?
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From: Wrentham Mass
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I start and run my Vette every couple of weeks and let it warm to full operating temp. Short of having a Canton or Moroso accusump for pre-oiling, I don't want to start a "dry" engine in the spring. Just my deal. 