Keeping my Firebird safe during winter.

[RG501]

My 96 Firebird is currently being stored in my barn. (which is not heated btw.) should i like go out and start it and let it run for awhile every couple days? or just let it sit or what? thanks.

[Mr. Luos]

It is best if you can find a nice day to go ahead and take it around the block. Best if she gets warmed up WHILE driving.
I try to do this at least once a month with mine.

[RG501]

well the thing is is that its kinda trapped in the barn untill the snow melts. haha. so could i just start it up for awhile in the barn and let it run?

[Mr. Luos]

Good question.

I probably wouldn't. Just idling is actually hard on a motor. Creates hot-spots.
If it were mine I would just let it sit. When it was ready to come out, I would run it around the block till it was warm and change out the fluids while warm.
If you can get the tires off that wouldn't hurt either.

[1FASTws6]

Dude ur lucky. Mine just sits out in the snow, rain, sleet, etc.... I would do anything for shelter but i dont wanna pay the $200 per month for a heated garage.

[importeater38]

go buy some STABIL...put it in the gas. Since u have an older engine..it would be a good idea.. I thought that shit would only work good for small engines...but lemme tell you..that shit works great on car engines.
I leave my car un started for weeks at a time and since i have an older car it sounds a little rough starting...i put that stabil in there and starts like i just turned if off...except its been on ice for 2 months.