Message text written by "Bob Danielson"
>My question exactly. Why are you storing your cars for the winter? I
realize
>that many parts of the country are snowbound but don't you have days when
>the roads are clean and dry? If so, take it out on the highway for an hour
>drive. Over the past 3 winters I've been able to get my car on the highway
>at least twice a month. It'll do you and your car a world of good. Or why
>not just start it up and let it run for 45 minutes once a week (let's hear
>the pros and cons on doing this!).
Careful here. Just running the engine will distribute the lub oil
throughout the engine and transmission but it does nothing for the diff,
wheel bearings or tires. And if you don't get the oil up to temperature
(approx 200 deg F) you will accumulate water and other nasty combustion
byproducts in the engine oil.
>Maybe drive it back and forth in your driveway.
See above. Remember that these cars were designed to be driven year-round.
They will start when it is cold. I've driven my TR6 in sub zero weather
(sub zero in fahrenheit, below -15 celcius) and the car runs fine.
>A few years ago I questioned a local restoration shop and
>professional engine rebuilder about winter storage and the answers up
above
>are what they recommend. They were quite adamant that there is more
>potential harm done by letting the car sit for 3 or 4 months then by
letting
>it run or by driving it. What do most snow belt owners do with their cars
>during the winter? Inquiring minds want to know. Snow birds need not
respond
>:-)
>Bob Danielson
>1975 TR6<
Dry and salt-free are the only requirements.
Dave Massey
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