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INTIMIDAT3R · 11-12-2010, 07:35 PM

It's getting pretty close to putting my baby away for the winter. I'll be detailing her, pumping up her tires to the max psi, covering her with a NOAH car cover, and stuff to keep mice away.

I have just 915 miles on her, should I change the oil before storage or wait until spring?

If I have it changed now, will I have to change it again in the spring since it will be sitting all winter or will it be OK till the next oil change?

mulletman · 11-12-2010, 08:24 PM

Change the oil now and you are good to go in the spring. The byproducts of combustion are what contaminates oil.

INTIMIDAT3R · 11-13-2010, 09:19 AM

Okey Dokey.

THANKS!!!

AG454 · 11-13-2010, 09:54 AM

Just put mine away last week, did the same things as you. Wow, less than a thousand miles, must be hard to put her away for the winter. Enjoy this pic Intimidat3r.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 11-13-2010, 10:32 AM

Don't forget Stabil...and Damp Rid...
and a Battery Tender, if possible...

INTIMIDAT3R · 11-13-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AG383

Just put mine away last week, did the same things as you. Wow, less than a thousand miles, must be hard to put her away for the winter. Enjoy this pic Intimidat3r.

You dog!!! I never got to see Dale race in person before he passed away. GREAT pic!!!

11-12-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Prep for Winter Storage Question It's getting pretty close to putting my baby away for the winter. I'll be detailing her, pumping up her tires to the max psi, covering her with a NOAH car cover, and stuff to keep mice away. I have just 915 miles on her, should I change the oil before storage or wait until spring? If I have it changed now, will I have to change it again in the spring since it will be sitting all winter or will it be OK till the next oil change? Last edited by INTIMIDAT3R; 11-13-2010 at 11:42 AM.

11-13-2010, 09:54 AM	#4
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	Just put mine away last week, did the same things as you. Wow, less than a thousand miles, must be hard to put her away for the winter. Enjoy this pic Intimidat3r. 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

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11-12-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Change the oil now and you are good to go in the spring. The byproducts of combustion are what contaminates oil.

11-13-2010, 09:19 AM	#3
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Okey Dokey. THANKS!!!

11-13-2010, 10:32 AM	#5
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Don't forget Stabil...and Damp Rid... and a Battery Tender, if possible...