Oil change before or after winter storage?

Would would be the best?

Will the oil gather moist and gunk when the car being stationary most of the time or would fresh, new lube be better?

I'm guessing it really doesnt make much of a difference, but hey oil is a religion for some..

Before : as i understand it oil takes in residues from the petrol etc when it is running which makes it acidic. So if you leave it in it has the opportunity to eat away at the internals.

I had recently been pondering this one myself, got hold of all the oils ready to do it but then started to wonder if it was worth doing it before winter or after...... So i thought I'd ask the chap from Opie Oils themselves, going for a 'straight from the horses mouth' sort of thing, and he advised me to do it after winter.

Tips for Storing your Classic Car When storing your classic car it is always a good idea to follow these tips,

•Clean the inside and outside of the classic car including the boot and apply a good wax to the body.

•Classic car convertible roofs should be put up and all windows closed. It is important to keep the soft-top roof up otherwise folds can occur.

•Change the engine oil of your vehicle. Dirty car oil can be contaminated with acids and water that can cause premature car rust inside the engine.

•To prevent rust in the car engine area it is recommended that a lubricant spray such as WD40 is used to coat all exposed metal surfaces. When evaporated the lubricant leaves a protective film on the exposed metal surfaces.

•The classic car should be brought on a good run before putting it into storage which will evaporate all the appropriate moisture in the exhaust and in the engine.

•Always make sure the classic car is fully dry and aired out before putting it in to car storage. A suitable cover is always recommended which can provide ultimate protection for your vehicle.

Depends when it was last changed. if it was only done say 2000 miles ago I'd leave it in, for sure, if it's been in for say 12,000 I'd probably change it. It's only being stored for a few months, not years, so it probably doesn't really matter. I won't be changing my Skyline oil and probably won't be using it over the winter. What does knacker them is keeping starting them every few days just to run it up.

Is an open tin of baking soda advisable inside, read it captures the moister in the car and prevents any mould

You can buy proper dessicants, but unless the thing leaks like a sieve (Aerotop?), and is kept outside, surely to God it won't go mouldy in two or three months?

You can buy proper dessicants, but unless the thing leaks like a sieve (Aerotop?), and is kept outside, surely to God it won't go mouldy in two or three months?

Cool , was just wondering ; just read it a few times

Got two car covers to go over her so she should be ok