My 72 LT1 vette currently has 15w40 Pennzoil LL in it. Vette is stored in winter and driven seldom in summer[about 1000 miles per year max]. Any better choice to protect engine from idle use?
Which Oil for 72 vette?
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If you don't drive it at all during the winter, I'd say use fogging oil in the engine and stabilizer in the tank if you're looking for the best protection possible...
How's the LL worked out for you?
How's the LL worked out for you?
Fogging oil?
1. Get an oil analysis from Terry Dyson, he'll tell you what's going on inside your engine. A HDEO 15w40 like you are using sounds like a good choice.
2. Fogging oil is a protecting oil you spray through the intake while it's running to protect parts before storage. It's more commonly used on boats and jetskis, but can be used on cars. I have a pair of SeaDoos and I am able to find it at the local parts store, however, if you can't get it there try your nearest local watercraft dealer.
2. Fogging oil is a protecting oil you spray through the intake while it's running to protect parts before storage. It's more commonly used on boats and jetskis, but can be used on cars. I have a pair of SeaDoos and I am able to find it at the local parts store, however, if you can't get it there try your nearest local watercraft dealer.
Mercruiser makes a good fogging oil. At any boat dealer. Very good idea. Keep your cylinder walls from rust pitting - good compression over the long haul.
I like to take the plugs out and spray directly into the combustion chamber, run starter for a few cranks to move the oil around the cylinders. Put new plugs in so ready for next spring.
I like to take the plugs out and spray directly into the combustion chamber, run starter for a few cranks to move the oil around the cylinders. Put new plugs in so ready for next spring.
I'm running Redline 10/40 in my 70 Mach 1 but the 15w40 you're using is probably working well for you. I don't "fog" my engine but rather start it occasionally over the winter months and run it for about 30 minutes to get everything up to temp. Where is your car stored? If it is in a damp location and starting it from time to time isn't feasable then the fogging may be a good idea.
It will be stored in an unheated garage with a concrete floor.
...Lucky me, I have a heated garage here!! On concrete isn't the most ideal environment but hopefully you'll have sufficient ventilation in your building to remove any moisture caused as the outside temps fluctuate. You don't want the place closed up tight.
Placing a mat or plastic on the floor first may not be a bad idea to help keep the moisture down, and again if you can get to it starting it from time to time and even going for a drive depending on your snow levels would be ideal. I can't drive mine with the snow we get but still start it on a milder day at least once a month.
Placing a mat or plastic on the floor first may not be a bad idea to help keep the moisture down, and again if you can get to it starting it from time to time and even going for a drive depending on your snow levels would be ideal. I can't drive mine with the snow we get but still start it on a milder day at least once a month.
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