New Barby

[Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback]

Evening Gents,

I took the plunge and treated myself to mid range 4 burner barbeque. Now I'd like your advice on how best to care for it and maximise it's lifespan. I'd like to not have to buy another for quite some time.

Thanks in advance

[KeithB]

I used to manufacture BBQs for indoor use and would always have Kitty Litter or similar in the drip tray. This will prevent the thing catching fire if it overheats. Just line the tray with foil and chuck it all out when the time comes to change it.
Oil the cast iron grates and heat them up slowly before you use it first time. This will condition the metal and help stop food sticking.
Also try to keep it out of the weather. If you leave it out in the weather with a cover it will become a good home for roaches and spiders. Give the burners a good clean once in a while. Keep the gas bottle connected to keep rubbish from getting in, which can block the gas jets.
I also like to run it hot for 15 minutes with the lid closed after use to burn all the food particle off the grates, then brush with a BBQ brush. An occasional soak in oven cleaner for the cooking grates in the laundry tub if you have too much spare time on your hands.

[Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback]

What sort of oil would be best?

[D4D]

What sort of oil would be best?

10W-40 will be fine

Seriously I've used whatever is around. I find the spray on stuff works ok but leaves only a fine coating, if you really want to cover them it's bottle of olive oil and paper towel to wipe it on.

[Bad Scott]

10W-40 will be fine

thought 5W-40 would be better being thinner. It'll soak into the pores better