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marticus24 · 03-07-2011, 08:12 PM

OK - I changed my oil literally 1 hour before putting my car away for the Winter. It is now time to start thinking about bringing it out. My question to everyone is - do I really need to change it again before pulling it out for the season? What happens to the oil after it sits for four months, does it lose its viscosity? Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 03-07-2011, 08:19 PM

Your oil is fine. Start it and go.

marticus24 · 03-10-2011, 07:37 PM

Thanks Ron.

I'm surprised nobody else has an opinion on this, it's such a touchy topic with people when the question is being asked on 'how to prep for winter storage' threads...

I just want to know if there is sufficient moisture build-up in the oil after 5 months of sitting in a moist garage to damage the engine if I do not change it out before pulling it out for the year. OR if there are any other concerns.

buzzy56 · 03-10-2011, 09:08 PM

Nothing and no.Warm it up real good 180-or so & go drive it .

MMC · 03-11-2011, 05:09 AM

You did the correct thing by changing the oil before storage, this removes the blow by and acids that form during combustion. Check for leaks and level and you are good to go. Check your coolant lines as well as sometimes after storage the hoses loosen and leak a little.

Stingr69 · 03-11-2011, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

Your oil is fine. Start it and go.

+1

marticus24 · 03-11-2011, 06:31 AM

Thanks!

Rock-It Man · 03-11-2011, 05:07 PM

Change before, not after storage.

03-07-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
marticus24 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 604	Oil change - post storage? OK - I changed my oil literally 1 hour before putting my car away for the Winter. It is now time to start thinking about bringing it out. My question to everyone is - do I really need to change it again before pulling it out for the season? What happens to the oil after it sits for four months, does it lose its viscosity? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

03-07-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	Your oil is fine. Start it and go. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

03-10-2011, 09:08 PM	#4
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	Nothing and no.Warm it up real good 180-or so & go drive it . __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

03-11-2011, 05:09 AM	#5
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	You did the correct thing by changing the oil before storage, this removes the blow by and acids that form during combustion. Check for leaks and level and you are good to go. Check your coolant lines as well as sometimes after storage the hoses loosen and leak a little. __________________

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03-10-2011, 07:37 PM	#3
marticus24 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 604	Thanks Ron. I'm surprised nobody else has an opinion on this, it's such a touchy topic with people when the question is being asked on 'how to prep for winter storage' threads... I just want to know if there is sufficient moisture build-up in the oil after 5 months of sitting in a moist garage to damage the engine if I do not change it out before pulling it out for the year. OR if there are any other concerns.

03-11-2011, 06:31 AM	#7
marticus24 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 604	Thanks!

03-11-2011, 05:07 PM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Change before, not after storage.