Originally Posted by doubleurx

I use the Ctek but through the direct connect to the battery. I leave the front hood just slightly open. I've never been a fan of closing the seals on the cables long term.

I also start the car every few weeks and bring it up to temp. Today may be warm enough though for a little spin!

Originally Posted by 911dev

The C-Tek power cord fits between the front door edge and fender without any crimping whatsoever. So, I always used the lighter and closed the windows.

Originally Posted by doubleurx

Sorry, my concern is deformation of the seal, not the cable. I'm sure that way is fine. Through the hood works better for where my cars are parked, minimizing the length of cables in the garage.

Originally Posted by 911dev

Agreed. Although, I always used a trickle charger, stabilized and filled the tank, changed the oil, filled tires to 58 psi and parked on carpeted runners, I'd still start the engine every few weeks, about once a month and let it idle until the temps were up. The old rule was 20 seconds or 20 minutes, the latter helping to rid some condensation. I'd also move the car about a foot or so with each start up. If my driveway was free of ice and salt, I'd back out of the garage repeatedly and apply some brake pressure to clear the rotors. I used to think less cold starts were better, however, after more research and talking to some Porsche techs, I believe lubing the cylinders, heads, seals, etc. is a better choice. Now I live in warm climate so it's moot.

Originally Posted by H82BL8

This is the correct procedure. The oil change in the spring is also important. When the car is started in cold temperature, the fuel injection actually injects more fuel to start. This fuel gets into the oil past the pistons. That is why it is important

Originally Posted by bronson7

So with your theory, you would not change the oil/filter before the winter sets in, just in the spring?

Originally Posted by bronson7

So with your theory, you would not change the oil/filter before the winter sets in, just in the spring?

Originally Posted by LexVan

Yes. Easy enough to do. 2.5 ounces per gallon of fuel. My cars sit from mid October till mid March/April. Depending when the salts gone.

Sent from my iPhone using Rennlist

Originally Posted by Jpacione

If memory serves is 1 ounce per 2.5 gallons of fuel, but it's on the bottle.

Originally Posted by bronson7

So with your theory, you would not change the oil/filter before the winter sets in, just in the spring?

Originally Posted by bronson7

Thanks gentlemen for your tips. I've done it both ways, change oil/filter in the fall or spring, but never both over the last 15 years.

Originally Posted by mwar99

So to summarize:

- Start the car periodically
- Let the car sit until spring
- change the oil before parking
- change the oil after parking
- stabilize the fuel
- high pressure in the tires

Honestly - just do what you feel you need to do. Way too much conflicting information.