Oil Change and Winter Storage
10-22-2002, 09:06 AM
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Oil Change and Winter Storage
Before anyone blasts me, I have read lots of very interesting threads pertaining to winter storage. I talked to my wife and she says no way are we moving somewhere just so I can drive my car through the winter
My question is this: My car has 2000 miles, obviously has not had its engine oil changed; do I change it early and loose the remaining break-in benifits that the original oil contains, or get the 'old' oil out which may contain comtaiments which potentially could cause damage for 4 months while in storage?
Any help is appreciated.
My question is this: My car has 2000 miles, obviously has not had its engine oil changed; do I change it early and loose the remaining break-in benifits that the original oil contains, or get the 'old' oil out which may contain comtaiments which potentially could cause damage for 4 months while in storage?
Any help is appreciated.
10-22-2002, 09:56 AM
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I got the car in September. I realize that you can keep the oil in for a year. I am concerend about not running the car for 4 months and the possible damage by not running the car.
Based on what I have read, I do not plan on running the car at all during the winter.
I got the car in September. I realize that you can keep the oil in for a year. I am concerend about not running the car for 4 months and the possible damage by not running the car.
Based on what I have read, I do not plan on running the car at all during the winter.
10-22-2002, 10:00 AM
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Greg,
There are also a number of posts on "winter storage" you may want to check out. Do a search. There is a wealth of information on the subject. I've read them all, however, and you will not get a definitive answer on that question. Some people SWEAR by changing it, others say to leave it in until the 3,750 or 7,500 mile mark (depending on driving conditions).
There are also a number of posts on "winter storage" you may want to check out. Do a search. There is a wealth of information on the subject. I've read them all, however, and you will not get a definitive answer on that question. Some people SWEAR by changing it, others say to leave it in until the 3,750 or 7,500 mile mark (depending on driving conditions).
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