storing car for winter
09-10-2010, 10:52 PM
#2
Honestly when I store mine...well the first time I stored it outdoors got a very durable car cover that is strong and very good against the weather, don't wanna have moisture on the car or in fact anywhere hard to do when outdoors but possible. Other thing you would wanna do is make sure you have a full tank of gas, you might also wanna but that pink stuff into the gas tank can't remember what it is called. Suppose-ably it helps I dunno if this is in fact true it only cost $7 bucks so no biggy. Find some shitty wheels to store it on, remove your battery and make sure the battery is not on concrete as for this will kill the battery get it on a shelf or something in that matter. Other then that can't think of anything else you would need to do if you got any questions post em' up.
09-20-2010, 01:36 PM
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if you store the car the car in the garage, you don't need a car cover and no, the rotors won't get rusted.
fuel stabilizer in the tank. regardless of how much fuel you have in it.
fuel stabilizer in the tank. regardless of how much fuel you have in it.
09-20-2010, 02:15 PM
#6
what if you store it with a full tank and turn it on every week or so?
It's said to be better if you got a full tank so no place for moisture.
whered you get the pink stuff?
Like stated above Canadian Tire,Wal-mart, Autoparts.
would the rotors get super rusty?
If you washed it just before storing they might rust a little but nothing bad will happen regardless
also whered you get the car cover?
Candaian tire make sure what size you are getting for it to fit the best and even if storing inside you can use to avoid lots of dust on it.
It's said to be better if you got a full tank so no place for moisture.
whered you get the pink stuff?
Like stated above Canadian Tire,Wal-mart, Autoparts.
would the rotors get super rusty?
If you washed it just before storing they might rust a little but nothing bad will happen regardless
also whered you get the car cover?
Candaian tire make sure what size you are getting for it to fit the best and even if storing inside you can use to avoid lots of dust on it.
Hope that helps.
09-25-2010, 12:09 AM
#7
- Thorough cleaning. If possible a good wax
- Fuel Stabilizer and make sure you have a full tank of gas
- Get a oil change before putting away
- Jackstand (if they are availble) and take off wheels
- Tarp to cover fom the garage dust (socks on tail pipe for the mice too)
- Clean wiper blades with rubbing alcohol then lift from glass
- Vacuum interioir and put in new air freshner.
- Make sure all windows are closed
- Fuel Stabilizer and make sure you have a full tank of gas
- Get a oil change before putting away
- Jackstand (if they are availble) and take off wheels
- Tarp to cover fom the garage dust (socks on tail pipe for the mice too)
- Clean wiper blades with rubbing alcohol then lift from glass
- Vacuum interioir and put in new air freshner.
- Make sure all windows are closed
09-26-2010, 09:17 PM
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My indoor storage ritual:
- Lay nylon tarp on the ground that's big enough to fit under all four wheels
- You know that blue styrofoam insulation that you use in basement walls? A Porsche-owning friend of mine suggested this: cut four pieces big enough to fit under each wheel. Lay these on top of the above mentioned tarp, and drive your car onto these four pieces of foam. Your tires will settle into the foam instead of flatspotting on the concrete. Makes a big difference with expensive, soft tires...not so much for the 14" Bridgestones I drive on, but hey...can't hurt, right?
- FULL tank of gas. Dump in the appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer, and make sure the engine has run for a few minutes after adding the fuel stabilizer, so that the entire fuel system has stabilizer in it.
- idle the engine and spray Engine Storage spray in the intake. This is also known as "fogging the cylinders", and can be done by pulling the plugs. Spraying it down the intake takes a bit less time, and also coats the intake and exhaust valves a little bit. I've had good luck with this method so far, anyway.
- stick rag in the tail pipe, and another rag in the intake. Make sure the intake is completely blocked.
- remove the battery, and be sure to store it up off the ground (I stick mine on a piece of wood in the garage). Check it's water level while you're at it, and charge it once per month.
- say goodbye and cover it with a good, breathable tarp (Canadian Tire has plenty of options).
That's it! And try to think happy thoughts until April...
- Lay nylon tarp on the ground that's big enough to fit under all four wheels
- You know that blue styrofoam insulation that you use in basement walls? A Porsche-owning friend of mine suggested this: cut four pieces big enough to fit under each wheel. Lay these on top of the above mentioned tarp, and drive your car onto these four pieces of foam. Your tires will settle into the foam instead of flatspotting on the concrete. Makes a big difference with expensive, soft tires...not so much for the 14" Bridgestones I drive on, but hey...can't hurt, right?
- FULL tank of gas. Dump in the appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer, and make sure the engine has run for a few minutes after adding the fuel stabilizer, so that the entire fuel system has stabilizer in it.
- idle the engine and spray Engine Storage spray in the intake. This is also known as "fogging the cylinders", and can be done by pulling the plugs. Spraying it down the intake takes a bit less time, and also coats the intake and exhaust valves a little bit. I've had good luck with this method so far, anyway.
- stick rag in the tail pipe, and another rag in the intake. Make sure the intake is completely blocked.
- remove the battery, and be sure to store it up off the ground (I stick mine on a piece of wood in the garage). Check it's water level while you're at it, and charge it once per month.
- say goodbye and cover it with a good, breathable tarp (Canadian Tire has plenty of options).
That's it! And try to think happy thoughts until April...
09-27-2010, 09:03 AM
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Correct me if I"m wrong, but that's only the case for dino oils- used synthetics can last for a longer period of time under storage due to their corrosion inhibitive additives.
Iunno about old radiator and brake fluid though... both have the potential to cause rust in the lines, so theoretically you should change them too, but it gets expensive (unless you're a DIYer and use the cheapest brand of fluids, and swap em after a while come spring, still pricey)
I'm gonna put my car on jacks, fill up the tank add a bit of fuel stabilizer (2.50 at canadian tire will last you several storages) and just get my folks to start the car up every week or so. Also saves the AC if you have that (make sure you use the AC periodically, otherwise the seals will deteriorate, and you'll have to re-gas).
Since mine doesn't have AC, they'll just press the start button from my alarm while indoors and wait for 10 minutes.
Iunno about old radiator and brake fluid though... both have the potential to cause rust in the lines, so theoretically you should change them too, but it gets expensive (unless you're a DIYer and use the cheapest brand of fluids, and swap em after a while come spring, still pricey)
I'm gonna put my car on jacks, fill up the tank add a bit of fuel stabilizer (2.50 at canadian tire will last you several storages) and just get my folks to start the car up every week or so. Also saves the AC if you have that (make sure you use the AC periodically, otherwise the seals will deteriorate, and you'll have to re-gas).
Since mine doesn't have AC, they'll just press the start button from my alarm while indoors and wait for 10 minutes.
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