To start or not no start whilst in storage - I'm confused!

[HappyHeather]

Hello peeps . I read on another thread someone saying you shouldn't start / run your moho whilst it's being stored / not in use. I always thought you should turn it over and let it run a bit every couple of weeks (although having left it 2.5 weeks recently it's now dead as a doornail and can't even jump start it so the regular start,/run approach hasn't worked ). But on this other thread it was indicated that this approach may damage your moho (couldn't see the reason why or what damage might be done

So what do you all advise on this issue and how do you maintain batteries when not in use in winter?

Thanks

 

[Lenny HB]

You should never start a modern diesel and run it on tickover as the engine will never get up to operating temperature. You stand a high chance of damaging the CAT & DPF, risk glazed bores and other problems.

Best to take for a drive of about 20 miles that get the engine fully up to temperature and keep all the running gear in good condition.