mikes56 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 What methods are used to "fog" an engine for storage over the winter? How do you actually go about doing it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I change the oil ,put the car where I plan on leaving it , and remove the air cleaner. I then start the engine, take a can of motor oil, and while pouring it in the venturi, raise the RPM so it won't stall. When I have the throttle almost wide open, and the engine is just barely running with a BIG cloud of smoke coming from the tail pipe, I drop the throttle and turn off the key.This oils everything, including the inside of the exhaust system. When you take the car out in the spring, the guy behind you will NOT like you for a few miles, but you will make the engine last longer. DO NOT START IT UNTIL YOU ARE GOING TO USE IT IN THE SPRING PS This is not for cars that have a catalytic convertor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JT Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 To ad to Joe's method there are also some fogger sprays that claim to have things such as corrosion inhibitors, adhesion properties and moisture dispersing agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McFarlane Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 So now we know who doesn't care about the environment!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JT Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Good point John and hopefully a good reason to use the spray fogger as it should be a more enviromental friendly product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 The spray foggers are used in marine engines also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I've found that marine suppliers are much more likely to stock fogging oil than anybody else. And yes, it is much better environmentally to use fogging oil spray instead of pouring in motor oil, if only for the better control it offers. Also, the MASSIVE blue coulds you will create are not conducive to healthy neighbor relations. If you live in an urban or suburban setting you <span style="font-weight: bold">will</span> be making your neighbors nervous, both now and in the Spring.I stopped doing this a few years ago when I found that my Dynaflow didn't leak nearly as much when it was warmed up every month or so. IMHO running the car for a few minutes at operating temperature every so often in the winter is a better way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I agree with Dave's recommendation.Have been doing this for many years with no problems. I feel better knowing oil, radiator water, and gas in the lines are circulated once a month. While I have it running, I also move the car slightly. To let it sit for the usual 7 months of storage without moving it creates flat spots.Regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 When I bought my Oldsmobile a year or so ago, it was in #2 condition with 84000 miles on the clock. The original owner had died and his wife, who loved the car (it was a beautiful blue 98 Holiday Coupe) refused to get rid of it. She would go out to the garage once a week, warm it up to operating temperature, back it out and then put it back in...and did that for years, with the appropriate maintenance. The engine and drive train were flawless after 5 years of that. The paint needed waxing but that was about it.I wonder if this is the best solution but given her limitations it preserved the car and allowed me to enjoy it for a year before it was totalled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikes56 Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 Thanks to all of you that took the time to reply to my initial question. The help and support that I have found for this hobby has been tremendous. With favorable weather and dry roads this afternoon, the car was brought out to top off the tank and given a dose of fuel stabilizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Glad you received some help, Mike...Welcome to the Forum.You will find many knowledgeable people here, so, keep posting.Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I find it best to find a day when it is not too hot and then take my Buick for a drive. Either that or wait for a evening after the sun goes down.Oh Wait, you all are talking about putting the cars away for the winter, not summer. My mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48LCCOUPE Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I found that moving to Florida is the easiest method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I found that moving to Florida is the easiest method. </div></div>Yeah, but did you or the Florida movers count your cars (and forks for that matter) after you got down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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