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Old 10-24-2004, 09:23 AM
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Question Any pro's or con's?

To turning the motor over by hand, say twice a month, during winter storage? I was thinking for the springs sake
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The best thing to do would be to start it and let it warm up periodically.
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Starting it is not really an option for me as I pull the battery,change the oil and a fresh wax job before storage. I also feel to warm it up properly would require a short drive, that would mean it would be covered in salt residue, which I will not have Anybody else have an opinion? ( i know you do)
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Pros- Not going to hurt anything by doing it

Cons- Time it takes to get under the car and turn it over
- I think it would be a waste of time? Cars sit at dealerships longer than a month without starting.

I would throw a battery or jumper pack on it like every 3 months and run it. Not that running it will prevent anything, I would just miss the car and want to hear it.
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The guys I know just loosen up all the rocker arms during the winter and reset them in the spring.




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