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Ghosttowncs · 10-30-2020, 10:00 AM

Ive always heard that letting them run for short periods isn't necessarily a good thing, unless it comes up to operating temperature? I guess the concern being any sort of condensation will just build up in the crankcase in that case. That being said, the car is still fair game to drive, as long as I can get in and out of the driveway! Same thing with my bike. I am convinced letting them sit is the worst thing for them.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-30-2020, 10:21 AM

Mine sits off and on thru winter. I might put 200 miles on it other than our yearly January trip to Vegas for laps for charity(that’s about 1000 miles) I try to bust it out of prison at least once or twice a month when the weather isn’t too cold. We don’t get much snow here so not much salt to worry about... I’m shooting for some mods this winter my self. I think I’m gonna put headers on it for a start, it’s getting closer to being paid off so I’m getting more comfortable with modding it performance wise.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-30-2020, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghosttowncs

Ive always heard that letting them run for short periods isn't necessarily a good thing, unless it comes up to operating temperature? I guess the concern being any sort of condensation will just build up in the crankcase in that case. That being said, the car is still fair game to drive, as long as I can get in and out of the driveway! Same thing with my bike. I am convinced letting them sit is the worst thing for them.

The oil temp is the important one. You need the oil temp to get above 212 so you can boil the condensate/combustion acids out of the oil. If you don’t get the oil temp up it will continue to build the condensate mixture up.

drew peacock · 10-30-2020, 10:30 AM

yeah i used to not start it..i just worry about starting in spring to find a snapped valve spring

AG454 · 10-30-2020, 11:30 AM

I put mine away last week ahead of a big snowstorm. Washed, tires inflated, stabil in tank, trickle charger and covered. Weather will be really nice next week and on and off throughout the winter, but I just leave it alone. Let’s hope next year is a lot better.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 10-30-2020, 12:08 PM

Just changed oil/filter for the winter. It’s been partially put away for a few weeks due to low temperature, anything less than 50* is like driving on ice with the G/Y 3R. Fresh AMSOil after 178 miles from last oil change in January. I figure with covid this year I wouldn’t risk it and change 2 months early. Wouldn’t want the old oil catching anything odd. Ha!
No metal flakes in oil filter paper, back covered and ready for a long dark cold winter, as some might have us think.
I’m all for getting rid of 2020 and fast track to 2022

Moto-Mojo · 10-30-2020, 01:15 PM

Never done. About the ONLY good thing about Calezuela.

ADVMax · 10-30-2020, 01:54 PM

Every evening I put my SS away.

Every morning I take her out and beat the guts out of her.

Except for the days it snows which doesn't happen too often.

Some things are nice about the sweet sunny south!

EMB135Driver · 10-30-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

The oil temp is the important one. You need the oil temp to get above 212 so you can boil the condensate/combustion acids out of the oil. If you don’t get the oil temp up it will continue to build the condensate mixture up.

This,

Running it for a few minutes actually introduces enough heat to promote condensation.....either get it all the way up to temperature, or leave it alone is my method.

Rainbow1616 · 10-30-2020, 02:21 PM

I think one more week then I'll put it away.

Cheap Guy · 10-30-2020, 03:29 PM

I think people really overthink this issue. A lot of the old school problems like flat spotted tires and bad fuel are apparently overstated. Winter is really only four months long and other than good wash and wax, changing the oil and a trickle charger, you really shouldn’t have to do much. I will drive mine until the first time they salt the streets and I won’t bring it back out until all the salt dust and residue is gone.

GodWentPunk · 10-30-2020, 04:01 PM

I change the oil, fill up the tank and give it a good was. Once in the garage, I pull the battery and put the cover on. I have a bunch of batteries in my basement so I put the charger on each one once a week.

joe...

joekono · 10-30-2020, 04:16 PM

I hope to get a few more weeks out of her, then get on the Flatstoppers for the first time. I also believe in starting the car once or twice a week in the winter, although I find myself worrying about start up damage and condensation. Catch 22 I guess. Last year , I had the Camaro out until December. I have a really bad feeling about this winter though.

punk5150 · 10-30-2020, 09:00 PM

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All tucked in. Winter sucks, esp in Michigan.
Still got a half tank of premium, wish there was a way to drain it out - I tried, but can't get even a small diameter tube to fish into the tank.
Everyone use Sta-Bill, or fill it up, or what. I don't like the idea of a full tank of 5-6 month old gas.

Dam. I see a beautiful 78 Trans am. Looks like it’s in immaculate condition too. Such a sexy car. Ditch the Camaro and just keep the T/A. No need to hate on me for loving that Trans Am.

Parking mine next week. Like I have done every year for the past 6 years. Disconnect the battery. Put in some fuel stabilizer. 40 pounds of air in the tires. Cardboard under the tires and see you the first week of April.
Hopefully 2021 will be a better year. It was a disaster here in Jersey. All the car shows from May through mid summer were cancelled.

10-30-2020, 10:00 AM	#15
Ghosttowncs Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Wyo! Posts: 40	Ive always heard that letting them run for short periods isn't necessarily a good thing, unless it comes up to operating temperature? I guess the concern being any sort of condensation will just build up in the crankcase in that case. That being said, the car is still fair game to drive, as long as I can get in and out of the driveway! Same thing with my bike. I am convinced letting them sit is the worst thing for them. __________________

10-30-2020, 10:21 AM	#16
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	Mine sits off and on thru winter. I might put 200 miles on it other than our yearly January trip to Vegas for laps for charity(that’s about 1000 miles) I try to bust it out of prison at least once or twice a month when the weather isn’t too cold. We don’t get much snow here so not much salt to worry about... I’m shooting for some mods this winter my self. I think I’m gonna put headers on it for a start, it’s getting closer to being paid off so I’m getting more comfortable with modding it performance wise. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

10-30-2020, 11:30 AM	#19
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	I put mine away last week ahead of a big snowstorm. Washed, tires inflated, stabil in tank, trickle charger and covered. Weather will be really nice next week and on and off throughout the winter, but I just leave it alone. Let’s hope next year is a lot better. Attached Images __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late Last edited by AG454; 10-30-2020 at 01:52 PM.

10-30-2020, 01:15 PM	#21
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Never done. About the ONLY good thing about Calezuela. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

10-30-2020, 03:29 PM	#25
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I think people really overthink this issue. A lot of the old school problems like flat spotted tires and bad fuel are apparently overstated. Winter is really only four months long and other than good wash and wax, changing the oil and a trickle charger, you really shouldn’t have to do much. I will drive mine until the first time they salt the streets and I won’t bring it back out until all the salt dust and residue is gone. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

10-30-2020, 10:30 AM	#18
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	yeah i used to not start it..i just worry about starting in spring to find a snapped valve spring

10-30-2020, 12:08 PM	#20
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	Just changed oil/filter for the winter. It’s been partially put away for a few weeks due to low temperature, anything less than 50* is like driving on ice with the G/Y 3R. Fresh AMSOil after 178 miles from last oil change in January. I figure with covid this year I wouldn’t risk it and change 2 months early. Wouldn’t want the old oil catching anything odd. Ha! No metal flakes in oil filter paper, back covered and ready for a long dark cold winter, as some might have us think. I’m all for getting rid of 2020 and fast track to 2022

10-30-2020, 01:54 PM	#22
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Every evening I put my SS away. Every morning I take her out and beat the guts out of her. Except for the days it snows which doesn't happen too often. Some things are nice about the sweet sunny south!

10-30-2020, 02:21 PM	#24
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I think one more week then I'll put it away.

10-30-2020, 04:01 PM	#26
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	I change the oil, fill up the tank and give it a good was. Once in the garage, I pull the battery and put the cover on. I have a bunch of batteries in my basement so I put the charger on each one once a week. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

10-30-2020, 04:16 PM	#27
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	I hope to get a few more weeks out of her, then get on the Flatstoppers for the first time. I also believe in starting the car once or twice a week in the winter, although I find myself worrying about start up damage and condensation. Catch 22 I guess. Last year , I had the Camaro out until December. I have a really bad feeling about this winter though. __________________