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newagemuscle · 10-02-2012, 06:19 AM

I had to put my car away a little early this year. I am going in to have rotator cuff surgery and it is to the point where I am having problems shifting my car. This is where you auto guys can jump in and say this is why autos are better. Anyways, I am due for an oil change and my question is... Do I do it now or wait until spring? I have always done it at the end of the year regardless, but on the flip side I have heard that oils can expire. Is there any truth to that? I will probably change it anyway, but just wondering others thoughts on this whole oil life breakdown.

newagemuscle · 10-02-2012, 08:03 AM

bump

MR 45TH · 10-02-2012, 08:04 AM

Do it now. You don't want all those contaminates sitting in there all winter.

Drew10 · 10-02-2012, 08:11 AM

I am no expert, but I always wait till spring. My thought is that the oil will accumulate minute amounts of moisture while the car sits for several months, therfore you change the old oil and the moisture with it. I am probably wrong though. Someone with more knowledge should be in here soon.

SC2150 · 10-02-2012, 08:22 AM

mr 45th is correct. Amoung those contaminates is sulfiuric acid....you do NOT want it etching the bearings and journals all winter. Never store an engine with dirty oil in it.

Indy Bumble Bee · 10-02-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

mr 45th is correct. Amoung those contaminates is sulfiuric acid....you do NOT want it etching the bearings and journals all winter. Never store an engine with dirty oil in it.

Good to know

Drew10 · 10-02-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Indy Bumble Bee

Good to know

+1

newagemuscle · 10-02-2012, 09:13 AM

Thanks guys

rdaggett · 10-11-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

mr 45th is correct. Amoung those contaminates is sulfiuric acid....you do NOT want it etching the bearings and journals all winter. Never store an engine with dirty oil in it.

+2

ENV US · 10-11-2012, 10:58 PM

When I lived in Michigan I use to have a business prepping Corvettes for winter storage. Here are the steps I use to take. Clean car inside and out making sure that any moisture has evaporated before covering the vehicle. Use a good leather conditioner and vinyl conditioner. Change the oil & filter at the storage location with a warm engine. Lube all lube points. Remove the spark plugs and "fog all the cylinders, reinstall the spark plugs. Place the vehicle on jack stands and remove the tires and wheels, store them in a cool dry location (also makes it harder for a thief to steal the vehicle). I reinstall the lugs so I don’t loose them. Top off all fluids but leave room for expansion. Check coolant to make sure it's freeze point is below the coldest it will get at the storage location. Lube all rubber seals with a good rubber conditioner. Put a moisture elimination pad to remove any moisture inside the vehicle, as well as the trunk. Remove battery, again so it doesn’t freeze (and again makes it harder to steal) If the storage vehicle is in a remote location I also placed rodent poison around the vehicle, but make sure your domestic pets don’t get into it. Cover vehicle and kiss it good night!
When getting the vehicle out of storage, Change the oil and filter again, check all fluid levels especially brake fluid, inspect the ground underneath the vehicle for any leaks. Some times the seals will swell so don’t be to concerned, but make sure you check all levels. After hooking the battery back up remove the ECM fuse and crank over engine a few times to get the oil back up into the top of the engine. Check the Air filter for any nests as well as the intake duct work and exhaust. Once you reinstall the fuse start vehicle while it is still on floor jacks, and pump brakes until the pedal is firm. Put the vehicle in gear and make sure the drivetrain is working correctly. Let the vehicle come up to warm operating temperature and check all fluids again. The fogging oil may cause the vehicle to smoke for a few minutes but it will go away. Drive away and enjoy another Camaro Season! I don’t think I forgot anything, but if I did I apologize in advance.

DenaliR1 · 10-11-2012, 11:03 PM

I'm about to deploy for a year again. Think I might go this route. My camaro will be sitting for a whole year:(

C586 · 10-11-2012, 11:08 PM

If you do the jacket and thing make sure the stands are on suspension components. It's not good for it to hang for long periods of time. It's not meant to hang without any weight on it.

mulletman · 10-12-2012, 12:44 AM

Moisture will not accumulate in the oil pan unless the temperature changes causes condensation in the garage.

10-02-2012, 06:19 AM	#1
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Just put Camaro in storage until spring... Due for oil change... Do now or spring? I had to put my car away a little early this year. I am going in to have rotator cuff surgery and it is to the point where I am having problems shifting my car. This is where you auto guys can jump in and say this is why autos are better. Anyways, I am due for an oil change and my question is... Do I do it now or wait until spring? I have always done it at the end of the year regardless, but on the flip side I have heard that oils can expire. Is there any truth to that? I will probably change it anyway, but just wondering others thoughts on this whole oil life breakdown. __________________

10-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#2
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	bump __________________

10-02-2012, 08:04 AM	#3
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	Do it now. You don't want all those contaminates sitting in there all winter. __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

10-02-2012, 09:13 AM	#8
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Thanks guys __________________

10-02-2012, 08:11 AM	#4
Drew10 Enjoys a good train wreck Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,800	I am no expert, but I always wait till spring. My thought is that the oil will accumulate minute amounts of moisture while the car sits for several months, therfore you change the old oil and the moisture with it. I am probably wrong though. Someone with more knowledge should be in here soon.

10-02-2012, 08:22 AM	#5
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	mr 45th is correct. Amoung those contaminates is sulfiuric acid....you do NOT want it etching the bearings and journals all winter. Never store an engine with dirty oil in it.

10-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#10
ENV US Drives: 2011 Synergy Green RS, 1999 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 325	When I lived in Michigan I use to have a business prepping Corvettes for winter storage. Here are the steps I use to take. Clean car inside and out making sure that any moisture has evaporated before covering the vehicle. Use a good leather conditioner and vinyl conditioner. Change the oil & filter at the storage location with a warm engine. Lube all lube points. Remove the spark plugs and "fog all the cylinders, reinstall the spark plugs. Place the vehicle on jack stands and remove the tires and wheels, store them in a cool dry location (also makes it harder for a thief to steal the vehicle). I reinstall the lugs so I don’t loose them. Top off all fluids but leave room for expansion. Check coolant to make sure it's freeze point is below the coldest it will get at the storage location. Lube all rubber seals with a good rubber conditioner. Put a moisture elimination pad to remove any moisture inside the vehicle, as well as the trunk. Remove battery, again so it doesn’t freeze (and again makes it harder to steal) If the storage vehicle is in a remote location I also placed rodent poison around the vehicle, but make sure your domestic pets don’t get into it. Cover vehicle and kiss it good night! When getting the vehicle out of storage, Change the oil and filter again, check all fluid levels especially brake fluid, inspect the ground underneath the vehicle for any leaks. Some times the seals will swell so don’t be to concerned, but make sure you check all levels. After hooking the battery back up remove the ECM fuse and crank over engine a few times to get the oil back up into the top of the engine. Check the Air filter for any nests as well as the intake duct work and exhaust. Once you reinstall the fuse start vehicle while it is still on floor jacks, and pump brakes until the pedal is firm. Put the vehicle in gear and make sure the drivetrain is working correctly. Let the vehicle come up to warm operating temperature and check all fluids again. The fogging oil may cause the vehicle to smoke for a few minutes but it will go away. Drive away and enjoy another Camaro Season! I don’t think I forgot anything, but if I did I apologize in advance.

10-11-2012, 11:03 PM	#11
DenaliR1 SSG Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 148	I'm about to deploy for a year again. Think I might go this route. My camaro will be sitting for a whole year:(

10-11-2012, 11:08 PM	#12
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	If you do the jacket and thing make sure the stands are on suspension components. It's not good for it to hang for long periods of time. It's not meant to hang without any weight on it.

10-12-2012, 12:44 AM	#13
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Moisture will not accumulate in the oil pan unless the temperature changes causes condensation in the garage.