stutch Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 When storing a 7 (or any car for that matter) what's the consensus of opinion as to how often the engine should be started and brought up to temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 It is more important that you do the right things before storing it. Before storage, change the oil and remove the plugs and squirt WD40 into the cylinders to prevent the rings from binding to the cylinder walls. etc. etc. This is less damaging than restarts without running anywhere, which put a lot of acidic condensates into the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 Would this apply to a winter lay up lasting perhaps 3 months or so Peter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom7 Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 I would recommend 40psi in the tyres to prevent them going 'square' at the bottom. Be very carefull driving if you have to on this pressure, I guarantee you will be all over the road. Remember to reset the pressures before going for your first springtime blat. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stutch Posted October 8, 2002 Author Share Posted October 8, 2002 Thanks all. Peter, not sure about the WD40 in the pots as WD40 is more of a degreaser than a lubricant - just think this would leave the bores totally dry at next start up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 WD40 *is* a lubricant. It is definitely not a degreaser. WD stands for water displacement and it was the 40th attempt at a formulation. A spray lube that gels might stay in place a bit better. Should have mentioned that a squirt of this stuff followed by turning engine over by hand spreads it about nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aph Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 not sure of this but prehaps bike chain spray ie spray grease might be good if the car is to be stored for a long time. Having said that i've no idea what the engine would make of it when its re-started. Its what I use to stop condesation/corrosion problems with my lathe/milling machine etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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