Getting ready for winter, need some help

Getting ready for winter, need some help

10-26-2005, 05:22 AM

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Getting ready for winter, need some help

Hey yall, in a few weeks I will be parkin the oil burner and put an old Ranger through the salt and slush. Now before I put her up for the winter what all should I do. Change the oil, and antifreeze and add anti-gelling conditioner to the fuel I figure. But what type of antifreeze and conditioner do you all suggest? What else would you all suggest? And while being parked should I(or my Dad since I will be at school) go out and start it up every couple days? Should I plug it in from time to time?
I just wanna keep the ole girl ready to go for spring time! Thanks for all your help!

-Josh

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