Starting the Engine during the Winter
I spent about 1/2 an hour searching this question. I'm sure it has been talked about before but I couldn't find it. Anyway, the Thor owners manual for my rig says to run the engine for 30 minutes each...
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The point of running the engine is to warm and circulate the engine oil to remove water vapor. Unless you plan to drive the unit far enough to bring the oil temp up to at least 180°, then it's better to let it sit. A static run at idle will only release the water vapor into the engine and start the rusting process.
There are kits you can use to seal the engine intake and exhaust to prevent moisture from entering the engine. I've seen aircraft engines pickled in this manner when they are to be left idle over the winter. They also add a pickling oil.
The generator should be run with a load at least once a month to remove moisture from the windings.
There are kits you can use to seal the engine intake and exhaust to prevent moisture from entering the engine. I've seen aircraft engines pickled in this manner when they are to be left idle over the winter. They also add a pickling oil.
The generator should be run with a load at least once a month to remove moisture from the windings.
