To Start or not To Start while in Winter Storage?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Boxster33

Hi All, I willl be storing my Boxster this winter and the dealer mentioned that I should start the vehicle every 2 weeks so the seals don't dry out. I was always told that cold starts were bad for an engine and we do get cold winters here in Toronto. I Plan to store the vehicle for 4 months December-March.

Any Thoughts?

Before putting the car to sleep for the winter, change the oil and filter, add Stabil to your tank and fill it, drive the car a few min. to circulate the stabilized fuel, clean the car inside and out, hook up a battery maintainer (NOT a trickle charger), and then leave it sit. Do not start it unless you are going to drive it for at least 20-30 min.

While your car is in hibernation, start looking for a dealer that knows what they are talking about…………..