how to store your S?
10-15-2014, 06:32 AM
#31
An engine not running doesn't need lubricated anyway.
10-15-2014, 06:50 AM
#32
...and that condensation occurs as a byproduct of combustion (ever seen water literally pouring out the exhaust of a freshly started car?) So by starting the car you generate a lot of water. By not fully warming up the motor, you don't burn off that water. Fully warming it up by idling is no solution. Engines weren't meant to idle for long periods and a cold, idling motor is not a good thing.
Put in fuel stabilizer, and leave it be until out of storage. No starting.
There is nothing wrong with leaving servicable oil in the motor for a short winter long storage. Note the point I made about suggesting to change it for winter storage was regarding planning to change it in spring. If you are going to change it anyway, I argue its better to change it before storage, rather than immediately after.
Put in fuel stabilizer, and leave it be until out of storage. No starting.
There is nothing wrong with leaving servicable oil in the motor for a short winter long storage. Note the point I made about suggesting to change it for winter storage was regarding planning to change it in spring. If you are going to change it anyway, I argue its better to change it before storage, rather than immediately after.
10-16-2014, 02:46 AM
#34
Too bad they don't have a device for priming the oil before startup, well they do but it's shop equipment. Something like on an f1 car that feeds in oil at temperature, but they do that because internal clearance is muuuuch tighter than on our cars.
10-16-2014, 03:09 AM
#35
Page 167 of my 2006 Owners Manual covers winter storage. I imagine it's covered in all model year manuals...
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10-16-2014, 01:05 PM
#36
Originally Posted by Slowcrash_101
Too bad they don't have a device for priming the oil before startup, well they do but it's shop equipment. Something like on an f1 car that feeds in oil at temperature, but they do that because internal clearance is muuuuch tighter than on our cars.
Engine will be turning over with no oil pressure, but way less rpm than starting and idling. There will still be a film of oil remaining on bearing surfaces even after sitting all winter.
10-16-2014, 01:23 PM
#37
If you really want to prime the system, pull the fuel pump fuse and take the plugs out before cranking. This will present the lowest load while parts are rubbing together.
10-22-2014, 02:27 AM
#38
Just to confirm my suspicions about storage... the ragtop should be up and locked into place?
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10-22-2014, 09:38 AM
#39
Up, but NOT locked in place.