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Old 02-06-2012, 07:50 PM   #11
David J
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Default Re: storing a engine

Cheap insurance to get any possible corrosive contamination - moisture out of the bearings .
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Originally Posted by Mike51Merc View Post
Why change the oil? The motor oil just sits in the sump pan and doesn't bathe the crankshaft or anything.

I've been debating this question with my friends for years with no clear answer. When storing a car for the winter should you change the oil before storage, or change it after storage at the beginning of the season?
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