What do you all do for winter?

[0stones0]

Originally Posted by davesnever

Exactly the same for mine however I still start it and let it get warm once a week when it gets down to freezing temps just to circulate the oil. I have mine parked in an unheated garage.

“Warm”ing the oil is fine, as long as you get it to operating temperature. I believe it’s somewhere around 212 degrees, in order to burn off the condensation in the oil. Otherwise, your doing more harm then good by constant startups when cold.

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

How did that cover do outdoors? I’ve thought about that before but it seems like you run a real risk of getting dirt under the cover, along with wind moving the cover around, scratching the hell out of the paint. At least this is the scenario I came up with in my feeble mind. I’d love to hear how it worked out from someone who actually tried it.

Yeah I didn't think it was for winter use, I've only used mine as a dust cover.

[xstuntman]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

You don't know about road salt.

I do.
Spent much of the late 70s and early 80s in NE Ohio learning body repair. First car was a '74 Dodge Dart Sport and in '81 you could chunk a softball into several of the holes.

I got outta there as soon as Uncle Sam would take me.

[hudson773]

grin and bare it

[0stones0]

Originally Posted by hudson773

grin and bare it

Doesn’t look like it’s grinning to me.

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by 0stones0

“Warm”ing the oil is fine, as long as you get it to operating temperature. I believe it’s somewhere around 212 degrees, in order to burn off the condensation in the oil. Otherwise, your doing more harm then good by constant startups when cold.

Yes I usually let it get up to temperature, not only for condensation but to also get all the seals warm and lubricated. Have had too many cars in the past with bad seals come spring. The condensation problem isn't as bad in the winter as cold air is usually very dry. Compared to summer storage if I leave my Equinox in the garage for a couple months without driving it the brake rotors are covered in rust.

[redcoats1976]

i only go to the beach on warm days.

[AlanRubin]

I run mine all year 'round. Putting an LSD in for winter, THIS year...

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by MSgt O

Just curious, this is my first winter with this car and want to make sure I do what I can. I know about fresh fuel, fresh filters etc...but what about the rest? I was reading that convertibles should NOT be put up on jack stands. Any help would be appreciated.

Car is detailed. I run a few tanks of 91 octane Non-Oxy thru the car prior to storing. I back it into the big pole building in the back corner and cover it. I'll see it again in 6-7 months. Right now it is behind snowmobiles and UTVs.

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by myold88

I'm with you. I can never understand why some guys park their car for months and watch it depreciate.
My early '10 SS is over 12 years old and still looks like new. Drive and enjoy, It's not a collector car.

Says the guy from FL. Don't get me wrong, I love FL and travel there once a month to get away from MN winters. Winters are hard, especially on the toys.

[fhrex]

Will be retired in 3 weeks from today. No more work commute, so during winter weather, I will be home

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by Ruger2506

Says the guy from FL. Don't get me wrong, I love FL and travel there once a month to get away from MN winters. Winters are hard, especially on the toys.

Yeah, respect to you guys out in the mid-west. Winters are tough and definitely not an environment you want to expose your pride and joy to. Those in the south who have never had to endure the effects of 6 months of salty roads just don't understand the devastation one winter can do to your car. I am sure our cars looks just as good as theirs but only because we're doing the right thing and not driving them in the winter. On the bright side we can say we have 6 months of uninterrupted mod time!

[InFiD3ViL]

Originally Posted by fhrex

Will be retired in 3 weeks from today. No more work commute, so during winter weather, I will be home

That's awesome man! Congratulations!

[Ruger2506]

For the southern guys. Exterior of the 2008 truck looks pretty good for a truck exposed to gravel roads and winter roads in northern MN doesn’t it? This is what happens to wheel wells and rocker panels up here. They rot from the inside out.