Andrewck

I recently moved and my new parking spot is on the parking garage ramp. This means that for the next year, the drivers side will be lower than the passenger side when parked. I can alternate which direction I park to 'even things out', but I'm just trying to understand if I'm potentially causing long term issues with oil cooling, etc. by not parking on level surface. Does anybody in this knowledgable crew see this as causing a problem or has my paranoia gotten best of me?

extanker

GOOD GRIEF but shareable at the bar to-day........they do enjoy these threads

dkraige

This.

Alternate nose-in vs. tail-in parking if you are concerned.

Billup

Realistically you want to park with the rear end on the lower end so it will keep the IMSB soaked with more oil. Now that it's sitting sideways you're probably only getting about 15% coverage, so it will now dry rot.

wildbilly32

"For What It's Worth"

"Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, the men come and take you away"

Buffalo Springfield

dkraige

All kidding aside, the IMSB is at the front of the engine so wouldn't parking nose-down be optimal for soaking it in oil?

Sneaky Pete

I'd be more concerned about that water pipe hanging above your car.........leaking lime deposits....or worst yet some antifa dude ripping it from the ceiling and using as a billy club on your pcar because everyone knows all pcar owners are capitalistic pigs bought by wall street...

NYoutftr

TonyTwoBags

FYI that the IMSb is located in the back of the engine when looking at it from the rear lid, which would imply that the front face forward to keep maximum soakage in place. I'd google "soaking" or read this page to understand the process better.

GL



edit:

hOw dAre you steal my thunder!? Shame on you, shame!

Billup

Tony, thank you for your insight. I feel like such a fool. I decided I would purchase some garage ramps so I can induce maximum soakage per your recommendation. I was told the IMSB is a fallacy created by BIG IMSB to steal money from the working man. Glad I have you guys around!

Do you happen to know if they make side ramps for OP's very specific issue?

Sneaky Pete

Nope......there is a new shiney penny related to jack stands. In the OP's case he can purchase a pair and use them on the "low" side of his car to get it flat again. You are welcome.

DTMiller

Any other approach is pretty much car abuse.

TonyTwoBags

Is dat car jacked up by the wheel hubs?

Nickshu

I had those for my Lotus...the ones I had included alignment jigs which was pretty sweet.

ZuffenZeus

Big question is...

Do you cover your rear air vent when washing the car? This is important information to know in order to provide a appropriate response to your situation with an imbalanced M96 motor.