Winter storage question?
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Racer
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From: Belmont MA
Winter storage question?
Quick question"
I have stored my car for the winter, but have easy access to it.
I did not take the battery our though. Should I start it every 2-4 weeks and let it run for 15-20 min or just go ahead and take out the battery and let it sit until the spring (4-5 months)?
Will it make a difference to the motor, etc if I let it sit as opposed to starting it. Which is better?
The garage is not heated and it will get cold in the upcoming months.
I have stored my car for the winter, but have easy access to it.
I did not take the battery our though. Should I start it every 2-4 weeks and let it run for 15-20 min or just go ahead and take out the battery and let it sit until the spring (4-5 months)?
Will it make a difference to the motor, etc if I let it sit as opposed to starting it. Which is better?
The garage is not heated and it will get cold in the upcoming months.
Safety Car
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by slicksilver11
Quick question"
I have stored my car for the winter, but have easy access to it.
I did not take the battery our though. Should I start it every 2-4 weeks and let it run for 15-20 min or just go ahead and take out the battery and let it sit until the spring (4-5 months)?
Will it make a difference to the motor, etc if I let it sit as opposed to starting it. Which is better?
The garage is not heated and it will get cold in the upcoming months.
I have stored my car for the winter, but have easy access to it.
I did not take the battery our though. Should I start it every 2-4 weeks and let it run for 15-20 min or just go ahead and take out the battery and let it sit until the spring (4-5 months)?
Will it make a difference to the motor, etc if I let it sit as opposed to starting it. Which is better?
The garage is not heated and it will get cold in the upcoming months.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Paris Illinois
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I also store mine with a battery tender but start it and run to over 212 degrees oil temp every two weeks. I've heard that is best but there are other opinions. I don't like letting it idle that long (usually 1/2 hour) every two weeks, though. I hope I'm doing what is best.
Melting Slicks
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From: Stop staring at my azz!!!! IL.
Buy a battery tender,cheap insuranse for your car-as for starting the car every couple of weeks-GM and other car collectors say that is the worst thing you could do-leave it alone until you are ready to drive it-even if it spring
