Winter Storage Questions

I turn the battery off for long periods. I never start unless im going to drive it. Keep it simple. You dont need the brake if its on level ground, just shut it off in gear

 

If you can't get up to speed ..just let it sit .. overinflate tires ..and if you want take fuse or relay off for fuel pumps before turning key in a few months ..crank for 10 seconds or so ..2 / 3 times



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I have a 2009 F430 with a F1 shifter. It gets down to 32* F at night where I live. I don’t have a heated garage. I keep it on a battery tender and start the engine 2-3 times a month and run it for 15-20 minutes to get everything up to temperature.
While it’s running I turn on the A/C, then the heater, turn on the lights, the radio, move the electric seat, etc.

I haven’t driven it for several months at a time during the rainy seasons because my dirt road gets screwed up and the neighbor has to fix it with his tractor.

Ive done this for the last 3 years and the car is fine. The car is stored on the top of a 4 post lift with a cover on it.


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I forgot to say that I shift through 1st to N to R and back to first a few times while it’s running. I put it in 1st, then turn off the key.

No problems whatsoever.


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No ..the only risk is if the car dies or something happens to F1 system ..you will be stuck in 1 st

The clutch is always engaged when off regardless of gear just like a true manual

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That's a good idea to get oil round the engine before starting, which fuse do you pull?

 

I let mine run until the engine temp is 160ish and the oil temp is 140ish. Thats close enough to operating temp. that it will burn off any moisture in the cylinders and oil.

I do the same thing with my Harley and my track car during the winter and I’ve never had any problems. My boat has a big block 525 and doesn’t get started for 7 months at a time during the winter and it’s fine also.

The 2005 and 2009 are almost identical so I wouldn’t worry about that part.

What is bad for engines is just starting them for a couple of minutes and turning them off. They breathe in the cold, damp air and it stays in the cylinders and oil. I used to be an A & P mechanic at an airport. My boss always told me to not start the engines or start them and always bring them up to temperature. I’ve always done that and it’s worked well for me.


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I assume you mean for the Ferrari, you can start it and let it warm up till the fans come on and then turn it off? Obviously the best is to drive it, but sometimes that isn't practical due to weather.

 

Fuses ..pdf25 and pdf25
Or relays ..psr8 psr9 pdr8 psr9 .. 2 relays for each pump ..low speed and high speed

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Yes I’m referring to my 430. I will also block off the one front radiator intake in the front bumper so that the other side comes on also. (I can’t remember which one comes on first). I leave the car cover draped in front of the one intake to block it off. If I don’t do that, the second radiator fan won’t come on in the winter here.


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Honestly ..why bother starting ... the oil in the gearbox will never get to temp to burn off water ..I think you are not doing anything by starting it while in garage .. my 2 cents

 

The joy of having a lift. Sometimes the wrong car is on the lift or as I should say.... Under it...

 

First world problems


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I know what you mean .. that's why both the top and bottom in my lifts usually stay put ..but makes sense

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