Engine storage over 6 months
Follow the steps described in Par. 4.14.
- Engine oil replacement.
- Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.
- With expansion tank:
make sure that the coolant is up to the maximum level.
- 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.
- Start the engine and keep it idle at minimum speed for 2 minutes.
- Bring the engine to 3/4 of the maximum speed for 5÷10 minutes.
- Turn off the engine.
- Completely empty the fuel tank.
- Spray SAE 10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
- Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
- 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).
- Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
If the engine protection is performed according to the suggestions indicated no corrosion damage should occur.