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velocity149 · 10-09-2014, 02:41 PM

I have heard that starting the car periodically is not only non-beneficial, but could do more harm than good. Starting the car and idling it, will not eject the condensation from the exhaust tips, which leaves this condensation on the inside of the exhaust system, to rot or rust it out more. could be wrong, just what i've heard on here.

mrshanes · 10-09-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chef-beavis

Same situation but I only put 100 miles on mine before breaking four bones that rendered me unable to drive it. I feel for you, OP. I had Mobil 1 in the engine.

For those of you in the "change it before winter", where would you draw the line? For the record, I've ALWAYS been in that camp. Struggling with dropping 100-mile synthetic.

How much is the oil and a filter for a DIY job? Less than $50. Pretty good insurance against more expensive problems later.

Les7311 · 10-09-2014, 03:04 PM

Importantly, place a carpet or cardboard under each wheels to prevent dry rot

Got Convertible · 10-09-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pork Chop

Clean it thoroughly inside and out. Install a battery tender and cover it.

Is there a recommended popular Tender? Thanks

Pork Chop · 10-09-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Convertible

Is there a recommended popular Tender? Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/Deltran-Batter...battery+tender

CCMADONNA · 10-09-2014, 04:56 PM

battery tender, oil change, STA-BIL, and complete detail.

United_727 · 10-09-2014, 05:18 PM

I've never used a tender. It sat 6 months and still started .

Demon War Horse · 10-09-2014, 06:34 PM

I think they have a sleep mode if they sit a while. But I could be wrong.

I think you are fine until after winter. Good cleaning before you put it up will be good though.

jshaf · 10-09-2014, 06:50 PM

I change mine in september each year and average between 2-2.5K a year, so you should be fine, might want to put a little fuel stabilizer in the tank, a tender on the battery, but other than that you should be ok.

NYCamOwner · 10-09-2014, 07:16 PM

I just parked mine today, Carpet pieces under the tires as it sits on concrete. I will be going up next week and getting the battery out(No electric where I can plug into), and putting fuel stabilizer in. Is there a certain amount of gas that should be left in the tank? I have about 1/4 tank.

Ace0751 · 10-09-2014, 07:37 PM

Mine will be going once the first snowfall hits, hopefully that's not till december lol. A full tank would be best just in case you start it up during the winter.

jshaf · 10-09-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Convertible

Is there a recommended popular Tender? Thanks

battery tender jr for me and I think there are many that use it on here, works like a charm and isn't too expensive.

Les7311 · 10-09-2014, 08:23 PM

Have anyone placed their car on jackstands to elevate the wheels for about 5 - 6 months? Am considering this, but don't know if this would upset the shocks / struts. Have 13K miles on dash.

skipinminn · 10-09-2014, 08:29 PM

Think of the Unsold 2014's that are going to sit out on car lots for the entire winter

Nothing done to them except moved when it snows ;( <

10-09-2014, 02:41 PM	#15
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	I have heard that starting the car periodically is not only non-beneficial, but could do more harm than good. Starting the car and idling it, will not eject the condensation from the exhaust tips, which leaves this condensation on the inside of the exhaust system, to rot or rust it out more. could be wrong, just what i've heard on here. __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

10-09-2014, 04:56 PM	#20
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	battery tender, oil change, STA-BIL, and complete detail. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

10-09-2014, 05:18 PM	#21
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '02 SS 'Vert M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,184	I've never used a tender. It sat 6 months and still started . __________________ Please check out my other hobby ; http://jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=1008

10-09-2014, 06:34 PM	#22
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I think they have a sleep mode if they sit a while. But I could be wrong. I think you are fine until after winter. Good cleaning before you put it up will be good though. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

10-09-2014, 06:50 PM	#23
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I change mine in september each year and average between 2-2.5K a year, so you should be fine, might want to put a little fuel stabilizer in the tank, a tender on the battery, but other than that you should be ok. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

10-09-2014, 03:04 PM	#17
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	Importantly, place a carpet or cardboard under each wheels to prevent dry rot

10-09-2014, 07:16 PM	#24
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I just parked mine today, Carpet pieces under the tires as it sits on concrete. I will be going up next week and getting the battery out(No electric where I can plug into), and putting fuel stabilizer in. Is there a certain amount of gas that should be left in the tank? I have about 1/4 tank. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

10-09-2014, 07:37 PM	#25
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Mine will be going once the first snowfall hits, hopefully that's not till december lol. A full tank would be best just in case you start it up during the winter.

10-09-2014, 08:23 PM	#27
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	Have anyone placed their car on jackstands to elevate the wheels for about 5 - 6 months? Am considering this, but don't know if this would upset the shocks / struts. Have 13K miles on dash.

10-09-2014, 08:29 PM	#28
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	Think of the Unsold 2014's that are going to sit out on car lots for the entire winter Nothing done to them except moved when it snows ;( <