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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 16, 2009 1:58 am)
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 16, 2009 1:13 pm) |
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 16, 2009 1:13 pm) Tip 1: During winter many motorists forget about their auto air conditioning because it isn't necessary to use it during those cold months. But did you know that using the air conditioning on the windscreen will clear any internal fogging very efficiently, and having the heater on at the same time stops you getting cold as well. Tip 2: Using the auto air conditioner as noted above will also help to alleviate any need to re-gas the system. Why? Because an auto air conditioner compressor uses a seal on the drive shaft to keep the refrigerant from escaping. This seal works with the help of a thin film of oil, during winter the non use of the air conditioner allows the oil to dry up thus letting the refrigerant escape. The unknowing driver does not find out their system isn't functioning till summer arrives. Run your car air conditioner once every 2 weeks for a few minutes and you will have no problems or use it to defrost and defog your windscreen during winter.
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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 16, 2009 4:54 pm) |
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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 16, 2009 1:58 am) This is a big NO NO during storage. Once an engine is prepared for storage, LEAVE IT. Just idling once a week is ASKING for condensation to build up in the crankcase. This can form acid which causes metal corrosion. If it *has* to be run, DRIVE it until HOT for at least 30 minutes. If you have the vehicle up on blocks (to protect the tires from flat-spots)... driving it may be a hassle. As a real-world example... People who drive short commutes will tell you that their exhaust pipes rust thru every couple years. This is because of the condensation/acid/corrosion issue I mention above. Folks that drive long commutes may never-EVER have to replace an exhaust system because the heat keeps things clean. As for additional comments on storage.... DONT FORGET TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. It is best to hook it up to a battery-maintainer which will monitor the battery and recharge as needed. (Schumacher battery maintainer at walmart around $20.) |
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 18, 2009 11:04 am) |
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 18, 2009 11:04 am) In the aviation application (R-22 helicopter, for example) that is exactly what is recommended when the ship is not being used in winter. Start and run it once per week for a few minutes. |
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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 18, 2009 12:15 pm) A diesel engine is going to act the same way as far as condensation building up in the crank case. |
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Replying to: british_rover (Oct 18, 2009 12:50 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Oct 18, 2009 12:50 pm) Good advice though...never had that problem and in my opinion it's always better to drive it at least once a week for a while if there is someone to do it. Main issue would be a battery drain because many newer cars have all kinds of things (e.g. alarm ) running and possibly draining the battery when the car is just parked and not used. By the way, R-22 doesn't have a turbine motor (none of the Robinsons do) it just a plain 6 cylinder aviation engine. |
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