32 Engine Storage
Engine Storage
If the vehicle needs to be parked for a pe-
riod (more than 30 days), make sure to
protect it as follows:
1 Drain the engine of its used oil.
2 Fill up to the proper level with oil of
the recommended quality and viscos-
ity.
3 Fill up the fuel tanks with the recom-
mended grade of fuel.
4 Run the engine for two minutes around
1000 r/min. Shut the engine down. Do
not drain the oil after this run.
5 Check the engine air filter and, if nec-
essary, change it.
6 Check the coolant for proper levels of
antifreeze and inhibitor (SCA) protec-
tion. Service as necessary.
7 Clean the exterior of the engine.
8 Seal all engine openings using a wa-
terproof, vaporproof and strong tape.
To return an engine preserved in this man-
ner can be done in a short time by removing
the seals and checking all engine fluids:
coolant, fuel, crankcase oil. Also check all
other component fluid levels on the vehicle.
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