To Start or Not to Start....Winter Storage

[Gr8Stang]

Came across this and thought I'd share (a little late I know...LOL). I've debated this myself and have chosen to not start mine during winter hibernation.

Caveat: Since this is for "Classic" cars, not sure if applies to newer ones.....

https://journal.classiccars.com/2018...inter-storage/

[ZR]

Always suggested park em and don't start.
Few years back, had a ride come in that hadn't been started in 15+ years, changed oil n primed it, rebuilt carb n did full tune up + new fuel tank, started up n ran like a kitten.

[Zippy]

"But as Speed said, don’t think you’re doing your vehicle any favors by starting it up and letting it run for a few minutes. That will do more harm than good."

[Zutz2v]

I start mine once a month. I have a charger connected to the battery, I disconnect and get off and put it back away lol


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[Scrape]

Great information.

[Black Sheep]

I start mine every 4 to 6 weeks.
Let them run for 30 min minimum.
I also turn on the a/c for 10 min within the 30 min run time.
Cars are stored in a temp controlled garage.
Love the sound that echoes within the garage when ya give it a little blip.

[bbriann]

I dont start mine because I don't have PCV system so by short starts put moisture into oil as a milky substance can be seen on the oil fill cap. This only happens with cold air spring and fall...

[hsousa88]

Never start mine.. really don’t see a point to it.

[RedSN]

NO start. Why is this even still being debated?
No upside (if you don’t buy into all the automotive myths), only downside.

It’s only 6 months, not 6 years.

[machzilla]

No start here either.