Just wondering how everyone here winterized thier car?

 

Wash n wax...helps repel the salt...
Snow tires is a must if u plan to drive thru heavy snow conditions

If storing then fill up, change fluids that need to and if possible put car on jacks.

 

If I were to store my car for winter, do I need to put fuel stabilizer in if I'm going to start the car up once a week? Thanks.

 

i don't think starting it up every week is a good idea. u should just store it until u r ready to drive it. check out this thread, very useful info!
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=247621

 

I wasn't talking about storage..., how do you winterize if you are driving it through the winter?

 

nah u dont need stabilizers....but i'd still start up the car once a week or twice a week until about 3 bars.....

 

Use fuel stabilizer if you are going to park your car for any amount of time. The gas in the tank will turn to varnish if you don't. And when you run the car, the varnish will gum up the injectors and fuel lines. Cheap insurance.

As for winter, check the coolant. Try to keep 3/4 tank of gas in the car. Last thing you want to do is run out of gas.
SNOW TIRES. Make sure the tires are properly inflated.
Lots of washer fluid. New wiper blades.
Keep some salt or sand in the trunk in case you get stuck. Some candles and water in the car incase you get stranded. Extra clothing and blankets.

 

Fuel stabilizer is a good idea, but starting the car once a week to idle is not.

 

^^^
how come no idle?...friends dad warms up his ol skool mustang once in a while....n its in prety good shape

 

The oil in the motor will flow down to the oil pan leaving the internals to have metal on metal contact for the first few seconds upon motor startup. It takes a little bit of time before the oil pump pumps the oil to the top of the motor.

Also, normal engine operation will produce water in the exhast. Without high temps, the water may pool in the exhast and now your exhaust internals might rust out.