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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Car: '92 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Built 700R4
Axle/Gears: Unknown 9 Bolt Posi, 3.73s
Basic Electrical Questions

I want to put LEDS in my dash, but I can't find any screws to take the dash plastic off, I have a 92 Z28

My dad tells me to start the car in my garage and let in run for 10 min, because we are not driving it...(PA SNOW)

Its getting harder and harder to start...there is not much gas at all in it, but could it be the battery, which I thought was low on the meter...

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Engine: '85 Monte SS L69 305
Transmission: TH 200-4R
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Can't help you with the dash, but have general advise on simple winter storage.
The battery gets depleted because a 10 minute run is far from enough to charge it after a start. 10 minutes of idle is also far from enough to heat the oil in the motor, and the piston blowby will introduce sludge and moisture onto the oil. Short frequent runs will hurt everything more than benefit them.
The simplest procedure is to change the oil just before the last long run you have before the winter hits. Rev the engine up and keep the pedal depressed as you shut off the ignition. This will purge the cylinders with fresh air, and in most conditions it should be able to survive the winter without needing further startups. Imho anyway..
Presently you will need to charge your battery immediately, if it is to survive..
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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And hopefully he didn't tell you to run the car in the garage with the door closed.
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