Just finished putting the car away for the winter
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Just finished putting the car away for the winter
Hi everyone just spent the last 4 hours washing, waxing and detailing the S from top to bottom and inside and out. Just stored it in my garage to let it sleep
for the next 4-5 months. Now my question is I got an oil change sometime in the beginning of October. I prob drove it for tops 300 or less miles cause I just picked up a new beater car. Now I'm wondering even though I drove the car only for a few miles on the new oil change should I have changed the oil again? Is it possible this oil will cause damage to the engine when I start the car up in March/April for the first time cause the oil and filter had some use before storage? Thanks for all help in advance appreciate it.
Mike
for the next 4-5 months. Now my question is I got an oil change sometime in the beginning of October. I prob drove it for tops 300 or less miles cause I just picked up a new beater car. Now I'm wondering even though I drove the car only for a few miles on the new oil change should I have changed the oil again? Is it possible this oil will cause damage to the engine when I start the car up in March/April for the first time cause the oil and filter had some use before storage? Thanks for all help in advance appreciate it.
Mike
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thank you. I figured as much but I'm just a paranoid pain ass aren't I lol 
. So I decided to ask just in case to put my mind at ease. I'm like that with all my cars. Later.
Mike
. So I decided to ask just in case to put my mind at ease. I'm like that with all my cars. Later.Mike
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Absolutely nothing to worry about. Change it after a few 100 miles in the spring.
Gasoline may be more of a problem. Did you add any stabilizer to the fuel? If you're storing for more than 3-4 months, you might want to consider it. Gas can get sludgy if it sits.
Gasoline may be more of a problem. Did you add any stabilizer to the fuel? If you're storing for more than 3-4 months, you might want to consider it. Gas can get sludgy if it sits.
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I have done this with cars and boats. There is a more complete thread here if you do a search.
Fill the tank so you mimimize condensation.
Add a stabile like product. ( gas stabalizer).
Can fog spark pulgs, follow the directions on the can.
Can greese boots with silicone grease so they dont get brittle.
Ij you race look at break fluid. pads and rotors. ( since you have all winter to get ready for next season.)
Look at grease on hingers , doors trunk and hood and replace as necessary.
Good time to look at regular maintenance items such as rear end fluid,is it time to change this.
Air filter etc.
Take everything out of the car.
Plug holes such as air cleaner because some times mice will move in.
Fill the tank so you mimimize condensation.
Add a stabile like product. ( gas stabalizer).
Can fog spark pulgs, follow the directions on the can.
Can greese boots with silicone grease so they dont get brittle.
Ij you race look at break fluid. pads and rotors. ( since you have all winter to get ready for next season.)
Look at grease on hingers , doors trunk and hood and replace as necessary.
Good time to look at regular maintenance items such as rear end fluid,is it time to change this.
Air filter etc.
Take everything out of the car.
Plug holes such as air cleaner because some times mice will move in.