Winter Workout for my Imperials

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I think that you have a good plan Don. I decided last summer that from now on I 
don't start any of my cars unless I am also going to take them out and get them 
good and warm. I found that after many years of starting them up once in a 
while without going anywhere I had more troubles than if I had simply let them 
alone. I don't plan on having any one car sit for more than three months 
without a long ride. That will be a challenge.

Paul

In a message dated 12/28/2003 11:39:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
DONALDDICKINSOND@xxxxxx writes:

> During the cold months of December through February my cars that are stored 
>(garaged) I do the following:
> 
> 1) On a nice day (like today which is sunny and in the mid 50's) I start them 
>up and let them idle for several minutes until they are running smoothly.
> 
> 2) Take them out for a drive (20 to 30 minutes) bring the engine (and 
>exhaust) to normal running temperature and then returning them to storage.
> 
> I try to do this at least once a month as I feel this is probably much better 
>for the cars than letting them sit idle 
> for several months...your comments on this.
> 
> Don Dickinson
> Prospect, KY
> 
> 1955 Imperial Newport Desert Tan and Ivory
> 1967 Imperial Custom Convertible Ivory and Burgundy