[W126 Coupe] Sleeping 560SEC

[Mister McGoo]

Camran;
 
If you are storing the car for 6 months buy some fuel preservative to prevent the fuel from going skunky.  That will prevent gumming up the fuel system.  Gasoline deteriorates quickly. The stuff goes by a number of names; just tell your auto shop what you are intending to do.  Measure the recommended mix into your tank before you put the car into storage so you know it is circulated through the entire system.  (Maybe someone on-line here knows of a preferred brand name.)
 
Some people feel starting the car from time to time keeps the oil circulated, thus coating everything in the upper engine.  If you are storing the car in a heated garage starting the engine is OK.  Expect the battery to discharge naturally.  Outside in freezing temperature the oil (20/50?  15/40?) could be a bit thick and cause undue engine wear in the first few seconds.  If your engine is equipped with a block heater, use it for a couple of hours before starting it.  Your engine will thank you. 
 
-Bellamy




> From: mbzman560 at hotmail.com> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:36:03 -0800> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sleeping 560SEC> > Hi Bellamy- Here is a question for you. I have a 90 560SEC with 49K miles > on it. In Northern Idaho where I live, it's not the best place to drive the > car during the winter months (Nov thru Apr). Should I let the car sleep and > re-start it in April, or turn it on and let it run for 5-10 minutes (how > often)? I take the insurance off of it so I can't drive it. Thanks for > your help.> Thanks,> Camran> 90 560SEC 80 240D> > 

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