Poll on winter storage time
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Burning Brakes
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Poll on winter storage time
I find myself worried leaving my car sitting for the entire winter.
Which is better: Let it sit for the 5 months, or take it out to burn out the moisture every month or so on a nice dry day?
Which is better: Let it sit for the 5 months, or take it out to burn out the moisture every month or so on a nice dry day?
Melting Slicks
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I vote for driving once a month at least if possible, this is what I do. Un hook the battery tender and go for a cruise to make sure the oil and coolent temps get to normal. 
Melting Slicks
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My '98 sits in my garage for 4 to 4 1/2 every winter w/ the battery disconnected and the "Battery Tender" trickle charging the battery. I don't start it or drive it whatsoever. There are absolutely NO issues w/ the car when I fire it up in April. Good luck. 
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Burning Brakes
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If I were to just stow it for the 4-5 months, how to you guys feel about that "remove the plugs and put an ounce of oil in each cylinder" trick? To me theoretically it seems ok but I'm not sure.....
Melting Slicks
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I do not think its necessary to do that. Here is a link that may help you: http://corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/care/storage.html
good luck!
good luck!
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Originally Posted by IFLUBYU
I fire mine up every two weeks if I can help it, and when I do if the roads are clear and dry I take it out long enough to reach full temps.
About what I do too.
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Burning Brakes
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Ok well I guess I've made my decision. I couldn't resist, I took my car out today and put about 70 miles on it driving around town and highway...... Boy did that feel good. In addition there were no new problems or noises and it performed perfectly. God I love this car.