propain

Once every 2 weeks is extreme but still good advice.

We got a guy that comes in every 4 months. Starts all the cars and cleans them and then cover them back up.

Roswell

I love my Vorsteiner diffuser, and not much to do as far as installation. It went straight in, no cutting or modification required.

CoolBDPhenom03

Maybe, but my neighbor had a Land Rover die with only 47k miles because the only drove it once a month. I know it's not the same quality, but it does say something.

propain

Ouch... that sucks. If left out in the elements I can see that happening. More so in a very dry climate.

CoolBDPhenom03

It was garage kept with his other 3 cars.

propain

Coincidence then. Cars dont die from driving them once a month. If that was the case I would be sitting on some really dead cars.

CoolBDPhenom03

Perhaps, but then again Land Rovers aren't known for their reliability.

propain

That would explain the failure more than the lack of driving. Either way, I agree, starting them up and keeping them lubed up is extremely important.

CoolBDPhenom03

It didn't stop him, though. He bought two Range Rovers to replace it.

Mark C63

Well I'm currently doing this experiment as we speak. My 2012 has been enclosed in a Car Bag cocoon since the beginning of May and I'm not getting it out until the last week of September. It's out of elements, in the bag with desiccant, hooked up to a battery tender, and Stabil in the tank. Tires are setting on carpet squares about 1 inch thick. This is one experiment that I truly hope works out OK.

Fingers crossed!

Mark

Pickles

That is all good.....VERY good.....but it not addressing the issue that is concerning some folks here, and that issue is "dry" starts.
My own view on this, is that if you have good oil in your car, and you don't use it for a few weeks, it is NOT a problem.....modern oil is modern oil...they are made to cater for various situations, & this is one of them....so a few weeks or a month or so is not going to be an issue. Any longer than that, well all ya need to do is disconnect your ignition lead so the motor won't fire up when ya crank the starter.....crank over the dead engine for 20/30 secs until the oil pump has had a chance to circulate the oil & build up pressure.....& ya've got no worries at all.
Cheers, Pickles.

GeorgeSmooth

My car normally stand two to three weeks at a time. Prior to stripping the engine a few weeks ago the car was standing for a good three weeks. Everything in the motor that should be covered with oil was covered. Its not like the areas that should stay lubricated such as bearing just go dry all of a sudden. Its oil we talking about not water that evaporates hehe.
I reckon one minute at most of idling after a long stand and you good to go.

VividRacing

Exactly!

bhamg

Just to muddy the waters a little, those of you who start the car frequently should understand that large amounts of moisture are created by the combustion process...water ends up in your oil anytime your motor is started. When the oil reaches operating temperature the water evaporates out. The key is to get the oil that hot which is extremely unlike in the scenarios that are being described here. That moisture eventually turns to acid, hence the TBN, or acid-fighting nature of additives.

otakki

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It's better to get the car going shortly after starting to warm it up as quickly as possible. Idling is the worst thing you can do to a car. I give it Approximately 20 seconds after starting before I put it into gear.

Yes, put the battery on a tender or minder.

propain

This thread sparked my curiosity and some worry about my stored cars. So I called the guy who looks after them.

He rotates the cars on a 3 month basis not 4. No car goes longer than 3 months without being started and run for a few blocks. The spark plugs are removed and oil is added to each cylinder. The engine is cranked with the plugs removed to get everything lubricated and primed before starting it up. Fresh fuel is added and all fuel is removed from the tank when finished. Who knew... I thought he just started them and cleaned them.

VividRacing

^ Thats perfect haha

Just curious, how many cars do you have?

propain

More than the wife would like....

VividRacing

Good answer!