Winter question!
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Hartford WI
You don't have car washes in your area?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,661
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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
My C7 and 911 sat on their tenders for 37 months while I was dealing with medical issues. Started right up (both) and have been fine now a year later. I had a C3 that went eight years without starting...no issue if put up properly....
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Louisville KY
It is not good for any vehicle to start it and just let it run without driving it enough to run thru the gears. I am on my third Corvette and due to the salt on the roads here in the winter, I keep them in the garage, hooked to a battery tender. I understand you are getting impatient, but as others have said, just wait until the salt is off the roads. Then it will be even more enjoyable. By the way, that was a good question.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 579
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From: Chaska Minnesota
Four Vettes in 12 years.
Each sat thru Minnesota winters.
Each one started up and ran for at least 1/2 hour in Dec, Jan, Feb. Out of hibernation in March.
Zero issues.
Is it good for the car or is it bad.
Who knows. Your car, Do what you think is best.
Each sat thru Minnesota winters.
Each one started up and ran for at least 1/2 hour in Dec, Jan, Feb. Out of hibernation in March.
Zero issues.
Is it good for the car or is it bad.
Who knows. Your car, Do what you think is best.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,502
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From: Hartford WI
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2013
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I run mine once a month for 30 min. on the driveway. getting temps up. Moving it around a bit in drive/ reverse turning wheels. Then back in the garage for another month. I've done this with all three of my Vettes. It's still a personal call.
