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10-27-2015, 11:08 AM
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At 3,300 miles, I'd recommend changing it. Especially if those 3,300 miles are a lot of stop & go short distance miles. And if the oil is getting close to 1 year old.
For example, if you had say only 1,500 miles on the oil during the last couple (2) months of driving, I'd say wait till spring and change at the 5,000 mile mark.
For example, if you had say only 1,500 miles on the oil during the last couple (2) months of driving, I'd say wait till spring and change at the 5,000 mile mark.
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10-27-2015, 11:12 AM
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1) track time (the concern- oil broken down)
2) lots of stop & go city driving (moisture)
3) lots of short trips (moisture)
Change the oil in the spring at the 5,000 mile mark on the oil change interval.
10-27-2015, 11:16 AM
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I'd be inclined to wait till spring as long as the approx. new 2,500 miles did NOT include any:
1) track time (the concern- oil broken down)
2) lots of stop & go city driving (moisture)
3) lots of short trips (moisture)
Change the oil in the spring at the 5,000 mile mark on the oil change interval.
1) track time (the concern- oil broken down)
2) lots of stop & go city driving (moisture)
3) lots of short trips (moisture)
Change the oil in the spring at the 5,000 mile mark on the oil change interval.
10-29-2015, 06:40 PM
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10-29-2015, 06:45 PM
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Moisture? Me thinks one should not store these cars in a garage that is not de-humidified at least. I had a friend who made that mistake one winter where the condensation under the cover ruined his paint and hinges. I shudder to think about all those wire harnesses.
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10-29-2015, 06:47 PM
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Moisture? Me thinks one should not store these cars in a garage that is not de-humidified at least. I had a friend who made that mistake one winter where the condensation under the cover ruined his paint and hinges. I shudder to think about all those wire harnesses. -Steve
10-29-2015, 06:52 PM
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How long will the battery hold a charge before it will not start? I plan to garage w/ cover this winter, w/o battery saver, taking it out occasionally for cool winter runs when the streets are dry and the sky is sunny. Wondering how long the battery will hold a startup charge?
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10-29-2015, 07:00 PM
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How long will the battery hold a charge before it will not start? I plan to garage w/ cover this winter, w/o battery saver, taking it out occasionally for cool winter runs when the streets are dry and the sky is sunny. Wondering how long the battery will hold a startup charge? _Steve
10-29-2015, 07:28 PM
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How long will the battery hold a charge before it will not start? I plan to garage w/ cover this winter, w/o battery saver, taking it out occasionally for cool winter runs when the streets are dry and the sky is sunny. Wondering how long the battery will hold a startup charge? _Steve
10-31-2015, 10:46 PM
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At 3,300 miles, I'd recommend changing it. Especially if those 3,300 miles are a lot of stop & go short distance miles. And if the oil is getting close to 1 year old.
For example, if you had say only 1,500 miles on the oil during the last couple (2) months of driving, I'd say wait till spring and change at the 5,000 mile mark.
For example, if you had say only 1,500 miles on the oil during the last couple (2) months of driving, I'd say wait till spring and change at the 5,000 mile mark.
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So if you don't fully store it away, but drive occasionally, how often should that be done? With this last storm in the northeast, I dont think Ill take the GTS out until the roads clear of debris. Is it worth just starting it for a while (once a week)?
01-26-2016, 01:17 PM
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