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Old 12-09-2015, 05:57 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN View Post
You should only start the car if you know you will let it idle for as long is it can get up to operating temps and then drive it around so the tires don't dry rot, I've done this for other cars that have lasted 100k with no issues.....
If you want to start a stored car, you need to allow the oil temp to come up to full operating temp so it can boil off the vapors and corrosives that will form in the crankcase.

But it's still a cold start (minimum clearances) with minimum lubrication...probably the most severe conditions possible. And there is absolutely no benefit from periodically starting it.
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