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Subject:Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
From:Dan N
Date:Fri, 8 Oct 2021 08:29:52 -0700

I'd think wait till the Spring and change oil before you resume the
driving. Fresh oil sitting in the engine during the winter months will
collect moisture due to humidity.

On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 7:22 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage?
>
> Does it make any difference as to when I do my oil change on my 2.1L Westy?
> I'm due for one based on time/mileage, but wondered if I should wait until
> Spring when I start driving again or should it be completed before I store
> it in my insulated garage for the winter?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy, with 2.1L from 91 syncro
> N. of Detroit
>