Probably a stupid question, but would appreciate some feedback. Changed my oil & filter after I parked it. Should I start it to cycle the clean oil through the engine? I use stock Honda filter & Mobil 1 10/30w. Thanks again for the help.

 

I would run it. There's no harm in running the engine for 10 minutes. Also make sure you've got a relatively full tank of fuel in there.

 

Why are you storing such an old car?

 

I have heard mix reviews on idling stored cars. The major downside is the condensation that builds up and is not burned off during the idle.

Car is then left to sit until next idle.

Never having stored a car through a winter there are folks who will know more.

 

Good for him to not have to drive it in the winter.

Lester, I have stored my car every winter since new. I usually start the car up every two weeks to keep the battery charged and get the oil circulating.

 

I store with no start. I change all of the fluids, start it until warm up to check the oil, top the fuel off completely and put the battery on a tender. I then pump the tire pressures up to 50 psi, park it on plastic and a big soft mat, to keep moisture out and minimize flat spots on the tires (although even if you do get some flat spots they wear off after a short drive in the spring).

There is pretty strong opinion that starting it every couple of weeks can actually do more harm than good, because a couple of weeks is just enough time to allow the oil to settle completely.

 

I just bought my 01 and stored it too I got one good weekend out of it. But man, so freaken cool! Can't wait till spring. All I did was fill it to the top with gas, add a fuel stabilizer, and change the oil and filter. It just hit 30 k so when the spring hits I think it gets new trans and diff fluid, along with a new air filter. I was told the cars frame was not meant to be suspended for long periods of time, so it's best to leave it sitting on tires instead of on blocks. Don't forget to unplug your battery. Congratulations on your new car!

 

i feel sorry for you guys. The S is just as fun in the winter (sans snow) as it is in the summer.

Top down, windows up, heat on

 

I bought mine out of state and drove it top down on the interstate heater full blast. One of the best drives so far.

 

If you are form the Savannah area, I know your winter's are not as harsh as some.

When storing my car I don't start it again until spring. Who go through all those dry starts? Just do it once and get it over with.