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Mar 30, 2013 | 04:45 PM

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Post Winter Storage Start Up

My F350 Dually 7.3L Diesel has been stored in the barn for the winter. Only thing I did was to remove the batteries and bring them inside and they have been recharged regularly over the course of the winter.

Now I'm ready to get her back out of storage. Is there anything I should be doing other than re-installing the batteries and turning the key.

Roger

Mar 30, 2013 | 06:56 PM

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check all fluids and tire pressures. Don't run it hard ease along for a few miles till she gets limbered up.

Mar 30, 2013 | 09:58 PM

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I would recomend changing your oil, changing temps threw the winter can add condinsation (water) to your oil.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:08 AM

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Thanks Senix and CattleRancher , checked all the fluids and tires before re-installing the batteries, she's out of the barn started first turn of the key. Going to go through regular maintenance check list this afternoon. Then into the shop next week for the 120,000 mile check up.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:28 AM

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Mine is still in storage as well. I feel I have around another 3 weeks to wait yet...

I don't even pull my batteries, just put the battery tender on.

Spring comes just start it up, drive, and change oil.

Apr 1, 2013 | 11:12 AM

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Update

Took the truck out for a short run last evening about 50 miles round trip , all good no problems.

Roger

Apr 1, 2013 | 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowseeker

Mine is still in storage as well. I feel I have around another 3 weeks to wait yet...

I don't even pull my batteries, just put the battery tender on.

Spring comes just start it up, drive, and change oil.

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