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Old 10-22-2011, 02:55 PM
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do i need to winterize a 496 in southern California? boat lives indoors in a warehouse during the winter. concrete floors and walls it never get below 50-55 deg and that is very rare usually in the 60's and 70's all winter long.

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Old 10-22-2011, 03:50 PM
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Think ya answered your own question,

change the oil and some fogging oil in the cyls and your good
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if it never freezes... no need!
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fogging oil?
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Originally Posted by chewyjr18
fogging oil?
If you aren't going to use the boat for a while, pull the plugs and spray some in each cylinder. crank it over a few times and put the plugs back in.
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my boat stays climate controlled year round and i always do oil/drive oil change, change all filters treat fuel and fog the engine before winter layup
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