Need to change Oil after sitting for the winter?

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Feb 16, 2004 | 05:09 PM

Fapout

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Need to change Oil after sitting for the winter?

Does this need to be done? It's been sitting for about 3 and half months. Does it need to be changed?

Feb 16, 2004 | 05:11 PM

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It's a good idea, and a good idea to keep checking the oil frequently when it's back on the road in full capacity. But do a search on winter storage and you'll come up with a whole bunch of good ideas.

Feb 16, 2004 | 05:17 PM

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hmm. interesting. I actually changed the oil before putting it away. So it sits with nice and clean oil.

Feb 16, 2004 | 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by tapout2000
Does this need to be done? It's been sitting for about 3 and half months. Does it need to be changed?

Was the oil fresh before you put it up - have you run it at all? If the answers are yes and no, then it really is not necessary

Feb 16, 2004 | 06:45 PM

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The oil was changed right before. Driven for maybe 300 miles before storing.

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