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Engine storage over 6 months

Follow the steps described in Par. 5.11.

 

  1. Engine oil replacement (Par. 6.1).
  2. Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.
  3. With expansion tank: make sure that the coolant is up to the MAX level.
  4. Without expansion tank: Top liquid up until the pipes inside the radiator are covered by about 5 mm. Do not overfill the radiator, but leave room for the fuel to expand.
  5. Start the engine and keep it idle at minimum speed for 2 minutes.
  6. Bring the engine to 3/4 of the MAX speed for 5÷10 minutes.
  7. Turn off the engine.
  8. Completely empty the fuel tank.
  9. Spray SAE 10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
  10. Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
  11. When cleaning the engine, if using a pressure washer or steam cleaning device, avoid directing the nozzle on electrical components, cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc). If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner, it is important to maintain a minimum distance of at least 200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle - avoiding absolutely electrical components such as alternators, starter motors and engine control units (ECU).
  12. Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
  13. Fill the DEF tank to the MAX level allowed.
If the engine protection is performed according to the suggestions indicated no corrosion damage should occur.

 

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