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Very good list on the winter hibernation routine.
Previously I have pulled ignition coils and every couple of weeks spin the engine over for a minute or so as I liked having the oil move thru the engine without having to fire it up. I have also put the car on stands as this takes weight off wheels but no longer do this as it was explained to me that this was hard on the suspension. May start doing the roll back an forth to stop the flat tire issue next winter.
I have been told the new oils on the market have strong acid buffering agents in them. This is why some will last a year before they ask you to change or XXXXXXkm. Which ever comes first. I am still not going to take a chance - if it is going to be parked for a few months I put fresh oil and filter in it. Even if the oil has 5km on it. There are already to many things that can go wrong with this car without me adding to the mayhem.
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