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Old 02-20-2016, 08:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Did you change the oil and filter before you put it in storage? If so, I'd start it and go. If not (… which is not such a good idea if you intend to store a vehicle for a few months IMHO …), then I'd change it before going.
I put the car away with about 1500 mi. On the oil.
My thought is : all the oil with the accumulated condensation is in the pan, so not starting it will keep the oil out of the rest of the motor. I'll let it drain for
(It's cold ) several hours & start with fresh.
Just my OCD kicking in !!!
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