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Old 04-18-2023 | 11:14 AM
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Good day. What is the proper procedure for starting my 997.1S after its winter hibernation? D I let it idle? For how long?
Old 04-18-2023 | 11:22 AM
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Change the oil, filter, charge up battery, and ... fire it up.
Old 04-18-2023 | 11:24 AM
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Yes, thank you. Oil will be changed as will filter. I trickle charge all winter. Just wondering before driving do I let it idle, or simply drive off?
Old 04-18-2023 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jwagman99
Yes, thank you. Oil will be changed as will filter. I trickle charge all winter. Just wondering before driving do I let it idle, or simply drive off?
Fire it up, let it idle until you see stable oil-pressure, wait another 5s and drive off, drive moderate and keep revs below 3.000 1/min until warm. Never ever let it idle to warm up.
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Just a few thoughts about this topic:

You may want to ensure that your tire pressures are set properly. (I like to go with 29F and 36R.) Also may want to do a good visual inspection of the car overall (including the engine compartment). You never know if a mouse or two may have set up shop in there over the winter.

I would definitely not recommend letting your car run at idle for any extended time. I would start it up, let it run long enough for the idle speed to normalize (usually about 45 seconds or so), and then drive the car.

In driving the car initially, it would be good to keep the engine revs lower than 3,000 or so until the engine oil temperature has reached normal operating range (that usually takes about 20 minutes of driving.)

One additional thought - I would recommend changing the oil prior to putting the car in storage.

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Thank you very much. I appreciate the assistance.
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If you want a full list, this was mine for classic cars (Michigan), applies to the P car too.
  • Remove dryer sheets, charcoal (odor absorber) from interior.
  • Check the tires for low pressure, bulges.
  • Identify any degradation of rubber components like wipers and weather stripping.
  • Look around for any evidence of insect & animal activity.
  • Check belt and hoses for cracks and wear.
  • look for evidence of fluid leaks.
  • Verify that filters look okay and are free of debris.
  • Reconnect the battery if you disconnected it prior to storage. Examine the battery terminals for corrosion and make sure the connections are tight. Test the battery’s charge and, if it’s low, charge it.
  • Again, look for any evidence of animal activity like rodent bedding (shredded upholstery, grass, etc.), droppings, chewed wires or insect nests.
  • Check all fluid levels including coolant, brake fluid, wiper fluid, power steering, transmission fluid, oil.
  • Opinion: Get your oil changed at the earliest opportunity or change before first drive.
  • Start, idle a few seconds, drive.

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Old 04-18-2023 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 997.2GTS
If you want a full list, this was mine for classic cars (Michigan), applies to the P car too.
  • Remove dryer sheets, charcoal (odor absorber) from interior.
  • Check the tires for low pressure, bulges.
  • Identify any degradation of rubber components like wipers and weather stripping.
  • Look around for any evidence of insect & animal activity.
  • Check belt and hoses for cracks and wear.
  • look for evidence of fluid leaks.
  • Verify that filters look okay and are free of debris.
  • Reconnect the battery if you disconnected it prior to storage. Examine the battery terminals for corrosion and make sure the connections are tight. Test the battery’s charge and, if it’s low, charge it.
  • Again, look for any evidence of animal activity like rodent bedding (shredded upholstery, grass, etc.), droppings, chewed wires or insect nests.
  • Check all fluid levels including coolant, brake fluid, wiper fluid, power steering, transmission fluid, oil.
  • Opinion: Get your oil changed at the earliest opportunity or change before first drive.
  • Start, idle a few seconds, drive.
+1
I just did this last week for the first time since moving from SoCal. My 997.1 C2S has been in the garage since Nov '22 on the battery tender.
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Thanks so much.
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Old 04-18-2023 | 09:29 PM
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i recommend to not put all that fun in storage and drive it rain or shine!
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Old 04-18-2023 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ru_stupid2
i recommend to not put all that fun in storage and drive it rain or shine!
I would but I live in toronto with lots of salt on roads in winter.

I have a macan gts for that
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Old 04-18-2023 | 09:55 PM
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Pre Winter storage:
Change the oil prior to storing.
Full tank full with stabilizer prior to storage
Fill up the tires above usual driving pressure prior to storage
Battery tender throughout storage period or remove the battery.

Spring:
Check tire pressure
Start, and drive away
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Old 04-18-2023 | 10:01 PM
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Exactly as I planned!! Thanks
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Just how long are your winters???
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Originally Posted by Khloesdad
Just how long are your winters???
He is Toronto, it's basically 5-6 months. Similar to here in mid Michigan. It was snowing yesterday.


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