Things to do before storing your vehicle
05-17-2007, 04:59 PM
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I've never had issues storing mine over the winters. Never had a problem with flat spots.
I usually don't change the oil before I put it away though... Instead, I let the old oil (Mobil 1 with about 3k miles on it) sit in the oil pan through the winter. Then, in spring when I'm ready to take it out, I do an oil change before I fire it up for the first time.
Anyone disagree with this?
I usually don't change the oil before I put it away though... Instead, I let the old oil (Mobil 1 with about 3k miles on it) sit in the oil pan through the winter. Then, in spring when I'm ready to take it out, I do an oil change before I fire it up for the first time.
Anyone disagree with this?
05-25-2007, 07:44 PM
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also in addition i .......
1) wash and wax the car
2) fill up the gas tank
3) start it up for about 20-30 min on a weekly basis to keep everything flowing and charging.
4) i drive it up and down the drive way in every gear (for autos)to keep them lubricated.
5) do some soft and hard braking
6) take cover off and open doors and windos to air out.
1) wash and wax the car
2) fill up the gas tank
3) start it up for about 20-30 min on a weekly basis to keep everything flowing and charging.
4) i drive it up and down the drive way in every gear (for autos)to keep them lubricated.
5) do some soft and hard braking
6) take cover off and open doors and windos to air out.
08-14-2007, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Zzzzz
I've never had issues storing mine over the winters. Never had a problem with flat spots.
I usually don't change the oil before I put it away though... Instead, I let the old oil (Mobil 1 with about 3k miles on it) sit in the oil pan through the winter. Then, in spring when I'm ready to take it out, I do an oil change before I fire it up for the first time.
Anyone disagree with this?
I usually don't change the oil before I put it away though... Instead, I let the old oil (Mobil 1 with about 3k miles on it) sit in the oil pan through the winter. Then, in spring when I'm ready to take it out, I do an oil change before I fire it up for the first time.
Anyone disagree with this?
I am also wondering about this, or will there be a sludge problem? Anyone?
08-14-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by freshduckie
I am also wondering about this, or will there be a sludge problem? Anyone?
no sludge problems......AS long as you use fully synthetic oil and start it at least once a week and let it run for about 20-30 min.
09-07-2007, 11:26 AM
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Battery Tenders are nice, a nice trickle charger that won't over charge. They keep the battery in top shape. The more a battery discharges & gets recharges, it theoretically shortens the battery life. For long term (>6 months, etec.) I would disconnect it entirely.
Spare wheels & tires are a good idea for LT storage. Tires can flat spot, but it takes some time. I would not leave a car on jackstands. Leave it loaded as designed. $0.02
Spare wheels & tires are a good idea for LT storage. Tires can flat spot, but it takes some time. I would not leave a car on jackstands. Leave it loaded as designed. $0.02
09-10-2007, 02:39 PM
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i left my car sitting for almost a year now.. never planned on it and so never took proper measures for it to be in that sittuation. I figure i will fill the car up with good gas.... burn it all till its gone and then refill before i begin any kinda of abuse and real tuning.
oil will be change right away and a few times over quickly.
Anyone thing i'll have any problems?
oil will be change right away and a few times over quickly.
Anyone thing i'll have any problems?
09-12-2007, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Crash00527
no sludge problems......AS long as you use fully synthetic oil and start it at least once a week and let it run for about 20-30 min.
09-27-2007, 08:04 PM
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Great thread.
I like to have reasonably fresh oil in my motor when I store it. As you drive the acid content of your oil gradually increases and acid (even weak acid) can start to etch (corrode) cylinders, bearings, ETC. during storage. I use a can of seafoam for my fuel stabilizer. That way you automatically clean the fuel system when you burn the first tank of fuel after storage. A lot of people use sheets of fabric softener in the interior to discourage mice from taking up residence there. I prefer to use a battery maintainer to keep the battery charged. Letting it discharge shortens it's life.
I like to have reasonably fresh oil in my motor when I store it. As you drive the acid content of your oil gradually increases and acid (even weak acid) can start to etch (corrode) cylinders, bearings, ETC. during storage. I use a can of seafoam for my fuel stabilizer. That way you automatically clean the fuel system when you burn the first tank of fuel after storage. A lot of people use sheets of fabric softener in the interior to discourage mice from taking up residence there. I prefer to use a battery maintainer to keep the battery charged. Letting it discharge shortens it's life.
10-09-2007, 09:33 PM
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I do mostly everything that you guys do but I have one ? I have 289 (since last oil change) miles on my car since last december and I changed the oil in it last May with MOBIL 1 5W-30 will my oil be fine till next APRIL? I would change it right away once I bring it home on APRIL 3rd 2008 which is my 19th b-day. What freshers should i put in the interior? I need to get that damp rid how much is it? Can i put frabic softners on the ground in my inteior to keep the little **** heads away? Thanks Devin
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10-31-2007, 09:00 PM
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Damp-rid is really cheap, I picked it up at my local walgreens for under 3 bucks for a 10.5 ounce mother that is refillable. It looks to be a pretty damn good product. I have it in both my cars that I'm storing now.
Here is the website where it talks about how it works and where you can get it....
http://www.damprid.dsiwebbuilder.com....asp?cat=40019
Here is the website where it talks about how it works and where you can get it....
http://www.damprid.dsiwebbuilder.com....asp?cat=40019
11-17-2007, 05:22 PM
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Any thoughts on putting dryer sheets in engine bay? I heard this from a guy at work {I know, I know}. I'm not sure as it seems like it would just be more stuff for a rodent to build a nest with.
12-02-2007, 04:30 PM
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I've heard someone else tell me that. I never did it but I just put rodent traps everywhere!!!
12-27-2007, 01:07 AM
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I put leather conditioner on the seats before i stored mine, made sure to clean all of the chrome as best I could so it wouldnt get worse without me noticing...
also good for seals, is beeswax actually use a thin coat to keep it flexible and feel like new, works great on t-tops since those are always the first to go.
also good for seals, is beeswax actually use a thin coat to keep it flexible and feel like new, works great on t-tops since those are always the first to go.
