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Discussion in '348/355' started by jm348ts, Jan 12, 2011.

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  1. jm348ts

    jm348ts Karting

    Oct 22, 2009
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    New York
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    John Moy
    #1 jm348ts, Jan 12, 2011
    The roads are now snow covered and salted so driving my f car is not possible. Am I better off just leaving the car attached to a battery tender and not starting the car or is it better to start it each week and let it fully warm up. (I do realize starting it and not letting it fully warm up can cause moisture build up). Reading through many of the threads it is evident that regular use keeps everything in better condition.

    As always thanks for the advice.
    John
     
  2. FerrariDeeJay

    FerrariDeeJay Formula Junior

    Jun 2, 2009
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    Chino, CA
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    Michael
    #2 FerrariDeeJay, Jan 12, 2011
    Battery tender and starting it would be best. You should think of moving to California, we do have an occasional earthquake but it is sunny and 75 degrees today... :)
     
  3. jm348ts

    jm348ts Karting

    Oct 22, 2009
    95
    New York
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    John Moy
    #3 jm348ts, Jan 12, 2011
    Would love to move to CA or somewhere that would give me 12 months of driving the 348.

    So you feel that starting it up an allowing it to warm up to full temp is best. Every week? 2 weeks?

    John
     
  4. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ
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    Dec 29, 2006
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    Tim Keseluk
    #4 2NA, Jan 12, 2011
    Leave the battery tender hooked up but don't start it till you can go for a drive.
     
  5. jm348ts

    jm348ts Karting

    Oct 22, 2009
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    John Moy
    #5 jm348ts, Jan 12, 2011
    That would likely mean not starting the car until April. Is this okay to do?
     
  6. FerrariDeeJay

    FerrariDeeJay Formula Junior

    Jun 2, 2009
    418
    Chino, CA
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    Michael
    #6 FerrariDeeJay, Jan 12, 2011
    Do not let the car sit too long, that is bad for oil seals. I would start it once a week if that is an option. You want to circulate the oil and coolant.
     

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