Amsoil - Z-Rod for long term storage?
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Amsoil - Z-Rod for long term storage?
I see that Amsoil's write up about their "Z-Rod" oil includes this representation: "It is formulated with a unique blend of rust and corrosion inhibitors to ensure maximum protection during long term storage." Any truth to that?
I have a low mileage ap1 that I will be putting in long term storage. Could be several years, maybe more. I'm thinking about whether to do more than I normally do when I'm storing my car for the winter.
I have a low mileage ap1 that I will be putting in long term storage. Could be several years, maybe more. I'm thinking about whether to do more than I normally do when I'm storing my car for the winter.
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That oil over-doses the additive package, increasing anti-wear and extreme pressure additives much higher than what the EPA wants to see in today's lower SAP over the counter oils. It also uses the higher zinc levels for flat tappet muscle car engine designs, it won't help as much in a modern Honda motor but it can't hurt either. I think it looks like a cool oil package, if you are truly putting your car away for say 2 seasons or more then I'd run it. If it is just one season then any good over the counter oil will do just fine.
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That oil over-doses the additive package, increasing anti-wear and extreme pressure additives much higher than what the EPA wants to see in today's lower SAP over the counter oils. It also uses the higher zinc levels for flat tappet muscle car engine designs, it won't help as much in a modern Honda motor but it can't hurt either. I think it looks like a cool oil package, if you are truly putting your car away for say 2 seasons or more then I'd run it. If it is just one season then any good over the counter oil will do just fine.
Make sure you totally empty your fuel out on the car. I'm talking run it OUT of fuel, pour a tiny bit of stabil in the tank after. Upon first start up dump 5 gallons of fresh fuel in after it has been sitting that long.
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+1 Modern motors are pretty good about sitting for long periods of time.
Make sure you totally empty your fuel out on the car. I'm talking run it OUT of fuel, pour a tiny bit of stabil in the tank after. Upon first start up dump 5 gallons of fresh fuel in after it has been sitting that long.
Make sure you totally empty your fuel out on the car. I'm talking run it OUT of fuel, pour a tiny bit of stabil in the tank after. Upon first start up dump 5 gallons of fresh fuel in after it has been sitting that long.
What is the reasoning behind that?
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That is interesting advice. I've never heard that recommendation before. I've always put in a good dose of stabil type stuff, run it on a full tank until the treated fuel has run through the entire system, shut it down, and topped off the tank. Put it to sleep.
What is the reasoning behind that?
What is the reasoning behind that?
If you're talking <2 years stabil should do just fine if you fill it all the way up. Given that you have no leaks in your evap or fuel system.
This is just my opinion. I'd look into this more if I were you.
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As I think about this - perhaps the thing to do is to bring it out once a year and drive it for a week, maybe run one or two tanks of gas through it, and then put it back in.
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If you are really going for years of storage, you may want to consider shipping the car to a facility in the southwest (that is why airplane boneyards are there) and lock it up after the usual recommended steps for storage. I think I would drain the gas, vial hose or direct drain, for long term. Otherwise fill it to the brim and expect to drain and refill when you finally pull it out.
If that will not work, you should drive the car every six months for at least 20 minutes, more if possible.
If that will not work, you should drive the car every six months for at least 20 minutes, more if possible.
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