winterisation. what engine spray?

[atlowers]

about to winter the boat which is being lifted out in france. pondering on giving the whole engines a protective spray before i leave them. Is it a good idea and if so what should I use? have read a little and now not sure wd is any good for this.
what do you use?

 

[catalac08]

Fogging oil is best for the bores, just squirt it in through the injectors or plug holes and Waxoil for the engine outside, although it does look a bit messy but easily cleaned off.

 

[sarabande]

Castrol Rustilo. I use it on farm equipment which stays outdoors from year to year. You can get solvent based and water based variations. When it dries it forms a thin waxy coating which does not attack rubber hose or seals.


WD40, Duck Oil, etc are not preservative oils. Any preservative activity is a by-product of the oil contents, which are designed primarily as lubricants.

 

[ripvan1]

never heard of fogging oil, who makes this please under what name ?

 

[atlowers]

Castrol Rustilo.

Thank you but which one is best? found loads of variations and where easy to obtain.

 

[sarabande]

I presently use 4130.


This should give you a list of local dealers. They may be able to offer specific recommendations.

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectionbodycopy.do?categoryId=9033137&contentId=7073079

 

[VicS]

never heard of fogging oil, who makes this please under what name ?

Fogging oil, (mine is Quicksilver "Storage seal") is used for spraying into the engines insides via the air intake while the engine is still running. Most commonly used AFAIK for laying up outboards. S'what I use mine for.