I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a little question here.
For about a month now ever since the cold weather and snow has set in I
haven't started or drove my Lightning at all.

I was just wondering if it would it be a good idea to start it up and
let the engine run for awhile? Or would it be a better idea to just let
it sit there until the snow thaws out?


Thanks ahead for any advice!

On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 03:59:58 -0500, MJ166 (AT) webtv (DOT) net wrote:

it's center stand.

On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 03:59:58 -0500, MJ166 (AT) webtv (DOT) net wrote:

<MJ166 (AT) webtv (DOT) net> wrote

MJ, if you dont plan on parking it all winter, you need to start it and let
it run till it gets to operating temperature. Then after it warms up I would
put it in gear to circulate the transmission fluid through the tranny and
cooler. And then just keep the tire pressure checked. Especially if you
parked it outside..

Ford Tech

<MJ166 (AT) webtv (DOT) net> wrote

You might want to check for any livestock that set up housekeeping under the
hood before you start the engine.

On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 09:22:14 -0600, "Ford Tech" <pkurtz2 (AT) cox (DOT) net>
wrote:


I have been doing this for years with different vehicle and tractors
and never have had a problem. A month is nothing. If it sitt for
several months you might check battery halfway through with a charger.
SOmetimes after a few months if it warms up for a day or so I may
start it up and let it run for a bit. DO fuel gas tank up completely
before you park it to removes change of condensation inside it and I
would have fresh or fairly fresh oil in crankcase too.
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"Roy" <Roy (AT) home (DOT) net> wrote

Rodents, Roy, rodents!! I don't think most livestock would fit up there.
(cats fit in the rodent category, too!)

"Jasper" <JP (AT) Juno (DOT) com> wrote

As other have advised, start it and bring it up to NOT. Driving it some
will keep the drivetrain happy and the tires from getting a 'bump' in
them. I'd keep the battery on a good charger. I use the Battery Tender
for my garaged car. It's a 'smart' charger and very reliable. Keeping
the battery up is important especially in cold weather. There is a
parasitic electrical load on the electrical system so the battery must
be kept 'up'

My old F100 loves the cold, your Lightning doesn't?

Dave S(Texas)

On Feb 3, 2:59 am, M... (AT) webtv (DOT) net wrote:
Is the fuel in the tank blended with some percentage of Ethanol? If
so, do you have availability to non-oxygenated fuel? If so, drain the
ethanol out and fill it with non-oxygenated fuel. If you don't have
easy access, or you have non-oxy fuel, you should still add fuel
stabilizer to the tank. The problem with the ethanol blended fuel is
that the ethanol will separate from the gasoline while it sits.
Ethanol is blended as it's put into trucks, it's not stored mixed,
because it tends to separate. Ethanol also attracts and absorbs
water. It'll add more water to your tank over time than you'd get
with normal gasoline. And finally, ethanol tends to evaporate more
readily than gasoline, leaving deposits as it leaves. You're better
off to not have that in a car that is going to be sitting.

Otherwise, if it's just going to be a couple months, just stay on top
of the battery and the car will be ready to go come spring. If it's
going to be longer than that, you'll need to take other steps.