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Originally Posted by 2002Z4CSS
I start my GT-37 on and off in the winter. I don't want any rust to form inside the engine or valve spring staying in one position too long not to mention fuel evaporating and leaving junk in the carb like varnish. I will start it this weekend. It will be the first time the engine was started since the Bob Sellers Indian Summer Show in September. 
I will crank the engine without setting the choke until oil pressure builds up then I will set the choke and start it. This has never failed me yet. |
not to start a debate on starting cars in the winter. but as mentioned above, if you are concerned with rust forming inside the engine you should be aware that starting a cold engine for a short time introduces water & acids from combustion & condensation inside the engine, likely causing more potential for rust than just leaving it sit for the winter months. even running it for 5-10 minutes does not burn off all the water thats created. start your daily driver in the freezing winter months or your stored car & watch how much water comes out the tail pipes. it takes at least 20-30 minutes of actual driving at operating temp to evaporate that water out of the oil.
each person is going to have different opinions on this but fact is starting your car for a few minutes in the winter is pointless & causes more damage than good. if you add a stabalizer to the fuel & do a fresh oil change before putting it away it will be perfectly fine & ready for next season. the internals are coated with a film of oil that will prevent rust in that short of time. it is better to sit there for the 3-6 months of winter than starting it up. unless you can actually drive the car & even then you arent really helping anything except maybe the winter blues that taking the car for a drive will help.
