How to store my fd engine during the winter?Do I need to put engine oil in my housing?I'm come from quebec(around montreal)-30 celsius cooldest.I'll store it in my garage and it's not heated.
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perhaps run a higher coolant to water ratio... and start her up once a week..
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You're going to get many differing opinions on this, but I prefer not the start the car at all during the winter. Just idling the car isn't that great to begin with. And weekly startups in -25 or worse cold, with oil like molasses, probably does more harm than good.
I've owned a few RX-7's now, and they have always survived our Canadian winters in full hibernation mode. 1. Full tank of gas. 2. Fuel stabilizer. 3. Add extra antifreeze, since I usually run about 80/20, which could freeze up in -30C. 3. Pull leading sparkplugs and spray fogging oil from your local Crappy Tire. Just bump the starter and make sure that you get all 3 rotor faces in each chamber. 4. Put plugs back in 5. Remove battery and store in your basement. 6. Leave parking brake off. 7. Patiently wait out the 6 months of winter. 8. Change oil after winter. 9. Start car in the spring, knowing it was nicely lubed up and watch the smoke show. |
Originally Posted by Ev|LRotor' post='911396' date='Nov 10 2008, 11:38 AM
...Just idling the car isn't that great to begin with. And weekly startups in -25 or worse cold, with oil like molasses, probably does more harm than good...
as far as idlin.. realize your idlin in cold weather where heat isnt really an issue... |
Like I said..
Originally Posted by Ev|LRotor' post='911396' date='Nov 10 2008, 11:38 AM
You're going to get many differing opinions on this...
...I'll leave it at that. |
transmision oil in the chamber it is good?
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