Chevy/GMC 6.2L and 6.5L Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with 6.2L and 6.5L Diesel Engines

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Old 09-22-2012, 10:07 AM
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I plan on parking my 1995 K2500 for the winter for some much needed body work and paint. my question is what do i need to do as far as the engine ( it may sit for 2-3 months). is it ok to just leave it or does it need to be started once in a while? if so will it hurt to just sit and idle or does it need to be drove? I plan on topping off the fuel after they switch to the winter blend diesel fuel in my area and adding a good additive.
 
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:26 AM
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Put your baterries on a charger id start it if you can for a bit

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Old 09-22-2012, 01:15 PM
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A good investment might be a solar charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter they realitively inexpensive and work as long as there is sun out
 
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Old 09-22-2012, 01:50 PM
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so is it cool to leave the engine sit all winter or should i start it once every couple of years?
 
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Old 09-22-2012, 02:02 PM
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Every couple years? Or months? Id start it every few weeks.

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Old 09-22-2012, 02:07 PM
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cool ya its just gonna be down for this winter.
 




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