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Re: Cold weather question

To: Blind.Copy.Receiver@compuserve.com
Subject: Re: Cold weather question
From: Don Elzinga <73652.1062@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 18:50:51 -0500
Charlie Mathews wrote:

>> A few years ago someone
told me that when I run my engine for the last time of the year that I
should
spray WD40 into the carburetor until it stalls (it actually never did for
me)
then stop the engine. <<

Charlie,

I would stick with the fogging oil.  Some light oils (for example diesel
fuel) will detonate severely if they are used in a running gas engine,
possibly causing damage.  Maybe WD-40 doesn't do that, but I wouldn't risk
it in my motor.

Don Elzinga, Jr.
'84 Reynard FF1600
#55 CM

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