Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
If one is serious about protection of classic cars, one would garage them and preferably not start/drive in winter at all.
If that is not possible, block heater before each start would give the best protection.
Exactly.
Don't start them unless you plan on driving them. Condensation builds up,oil never gets to operating temp,fuel dilution etc.
I agree with friendly and clevy. I think you are doing more harm to the engine by these short run times, even if you add mmo. I do not see that you are going to get the viscosity to equal that of operating temps by using an additive. I have been storing an 85 Camaro for 20 years, generally from Nov - mid April. I start it 2-3 times with in that time, getting it up to operating temp. I do this to circulate fresh fuel into the carb, along with the other fluids in the engine and to charge the battery.You can do whatever you want no matter what anyone else says. It is your choice if you take other opinions into consideration or not.