Nitro engine winter storage
 

What are hobbyists doing to their prized nitro engines prior to the hibernation months to ensure that they are in tip-top condition for next summer?

Are we taking the engines apart, cleaning them and ziploc'ing them? or are we simply adding after run oil and hoping for the best?

Thx.

I just add a lot of after run oil, run it through the engine. I will also put some after run oil on the outside of the front bearing. Store it in a zip lock baggy. Then next season they are ready to go. I usually change the glowplug after the first start on the next season.

You can take the engine apart to inspect it before you put it up for winter. That's never a bad idea. Just use plenty of after run oil when re-assembling the engine.

Thanks Uriah!!

after run oil
 

ok just wondering what after run oil should be used and what air filter oil is good to use

Being in the Marine industry for 25 years I use "Fogging Oil" This product is made for the winter storage of two stroke outboards, it comes in a full size spray can for about $8.00 works like a champ!

I spray the motor full, rock the piston back and forth and seal it in a bag.

What about the after run oil made by rc companys? Is it any good?