Winterizing

Fuel Treatment

If you don’t stabilize the fuel, carburetors and fuel injectors can be clogged with varnish deposits that ruin fuel systems.

Fog the Engine Cylinders

Aerosol fogging solutions coat the inside of the engine to protect it until spring. Each engine manufacturer makes proprietary products they promote as ideal for their engines. If you don’t fog the engine cylinders, corrosion can form inside the engine, covering the cylinders, pistons and rings with abrasive crud.

Drain the Engine

If you don’t drain the engine, water in the cooling chambers can freeze, expand and crack the engine block and manifolds.

Change the Oil

Change engine oil to eliminate moisture and prevent corrosion. If you don’t, moisture can cause excessive wear, which can lead to loss of power, poor fuel economy and possible engine failure.

Drain the Gear-Case Lubricant

Clear, amber-colored lubricant means your gear-case seals are in good shape. Milky and sometimes lumpy oil means the seals need to be replaced.