Winter storage

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

A cold start is the WORST condition for any engine.
Why do it every couple of weeks for 5 - 6 months?
Once in the Spring is fine. Minimizes wear.
A little over kill... but I put an electric space heater under
the car for several hours (car on jack stands) to warm things
up, it's called pre-heat in the aviation world, before starting in the Spring.
Oil pressure comes right up. During this drill, the running gear gets exercised too (with no load), even in neutral everything is turning.
Full tank with Stabil for storage, new oil and filter (run till warmed up) when putting to bed for "a long Winter's sleep".
Kleenex for the tears of withdrawl...
Mid April's just around the corner...
OBTW: A battery tender too.

Yep, just parked out behind the barn take the battery out and in the spring put the battery back in and starter up!