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Engine storage over 6 months

Follow the steps described in Par. 4.14.

  1. Engine oil replacement.
  2. Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.
  3. With expansion tank:
    make sure that the coolant is up to the maximum 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 maximum 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.

 

If the engine protection is performed according to the suggestions indicated no corrosion damage should occur.

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