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Old 02-27-2022, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Apocolips
Thanks everyone! I guess that I am a little anxious to get out on the road. I won't take it out until the roads are clear of the chemicals/salt and sand is washed away. It will be hard though, next week the temps are supposed to be in the upper 60's!
You don't have car washes in your area?
Old 02-27-2022, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
No, unless you plan to take it for a decent length drive to where everything can get up to temp and stay that way for a while, just leave it sitting in the garage hooked to a battery tender. It won’t hurt anything to let it sit a while longer.
My C7 and 911 sat on their tenders for 37 months while I was dealing with medical issues. Started right up (both) and have been fine now a year later. I had a C3 that went eight years without starting...no issue if put up properly....
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Old 02-27-2022, 12:32 PM
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It is not good for any vehicle to start it and just let it run without driving it enough to run thru the gears. I am on my third Corvette and due to the salt on the roads here in the winter, I keep them in the garage, hooked to a battery tender. I understand you are getting impatient, but as others have said, just wait until the salt is off the roads. Then it will be even more enjoyable. By the way, that was a good question.
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Old 02-27-2022, 10:11 PM
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Four Vettes in 12 years.
Each sat thru Minnesota winters.
Each one started up and ran for at least 1/2 hour in Dec, Jan, Feb. Out of hibernation in March.
Zero issues.
Is it good for the car or is it bad.
Who knows. Your car, Do what you think is best.
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Old 02-27-2022, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Glock 23C
Is it good for the car or is it bad.
Who knows.
Exactly. There is no testing done so nobody knows if it is good or bad. Had you danced around a fire with a chicken tied to your head the night before, you could also claim it helps.
Old 02-28-2022, 07:51 PM
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I run mine once a month for 30 min. on the driveway. getting temps up. Moving it around a bit in drive/ reverse turning wheels. Then back in the garage for another month. I've done this with all three of my Vettes. It's still a personal call.
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