Leandres629

I Just recenetly purchased a 2001 Camaro SS SLP. I want to know what i should do in order to store it for the winter. It will be stored in a garage for the winter. What are the best things to do for the car while it sits for 3 months. If anyone has any advice on winter storage let me know. Thanks.

deelong4002

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If you do a search you will find some great information. That is what i did

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...lkthrough.html

teke184

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fill the tank with good gas to keep moisture out, add the proper amount of StaBil or similar fuel stabilizer

make sure the tires are inflated

disconnect or keep a battery tender ($30) on the battery

for 3 months, that's about all you NEED to do.

no need to start it untill you're ready to drive it. starting it only causes more wear...since you're dry starting it every time. better to dry start it once than to do it a half dozen times.

if you're worried about critters i've seen people tape up the mufflers and intake.

you can also put one of those moisture absorbers in the interior if you're worried


i would suggest changing the oil/filter AFTER the storage period, BEFORE starting it for the first time.

allbaugh_04

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Yep, that's basically what I do for my winter storage.

KENS_SS_4

Yep thats what I do to....exept
I over inflat the tires to 50psi
I change the oil before storage(brand new chemicals to fight corrosion and what not)
I double cover the car after good wash 1 breathable car cover then 1 tarp
No parking brake on put in gear if M6 P if auto
I HATE SALT!!!

allbaugh_04

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I didn't over inflate the tires. I've seen several people say: In winter storage you really don't see flat spots, but that's up to you guys.

I used a car cover too, nothing wrong with that, keeps off the dirt and dust.

Changed the oil as well and change it when it comes out of storage.

SmurfLSX

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changing the oil before and after is a bit overboard if its going to have wut 20 miles on it ? but i would add fuel stabalizer to the gas

teke184

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"Changed the oil as well and change it when it comes out of storage"


hmmm....so you do this


park car in garage

drain old oil

add new oil

leave car untouched for 4months

drain new oil

add new new oil

start car



are you worried the oil will break down in the oil pan...compared to sitting in the qt bottle on the store shelf?


just bustin your chops....

SmurfLSX

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i agree the oil change is overboard. if anything put it in storage with used oil and change it when it comes out.

allbaugh_04

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maybe it is, but can't be too careful. does it hurt to change dirty oil instead of letting it sit in the engine for 4-5 months? 20+ dollars isn't gonna break me

kbras12

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Use a good car cover, fuel stabil and over inflate tires then change oil before next start

98camZ

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Not impose but $20.00 for oil wut do u use walmart oil or wut? an oil change costs me $50.00 at least (can be to careful) 5 qts mobile 1, 1 qt Lucas, plus filter.
Just change it when you take it out in the spring.

KENS_SS_4

What is this **** about changing the oil after you store it for months? Don't leave dirty oil in there for months and months of storage.

Change the oil before you put it in storage period!

NDFORSPD

Ken is right, you want to change it BEFORE storage and run the NEW oil thru the engine for a couple of minutes, that way the film of oil on the cylinders is CLEAN and non-acidic. I do go one step further and change it again in the spring since there may be moisture in the oil(wasteful maybe, but its piece of mind) and I do put the old oil into my DD since that is used more for long trips and will burn off the moisture a lil more/quicker

allbaugh_04

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thanks guys, i knew i wasn't crazy.

and oil is like 3-4 dollars a quart. that's 18-24 dollars for oil and a few more dollars for the filter....so yea around 20 bucks. i don't buy royal purple...

flintwrench69

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You should, its good stuff. Not good for the pocketbook, lol My cars like it.