Best way to store car over winter? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

logan1080 · 08-07-2009, 12:21 PM

What should I do? Just park it with some fuel stabilizer in it or do I have to pull off the tires and put it on blocks or what? What is the best way to store a car over winter, what do you do to prep the car for storage (ex fuel stabilizer and what else?)?

coolman · 08-07-2009, 12:29 PM

If it's just for the winter, I never do anything but keep a battery maintainer on it and store it in a heated garage. I've been doing this for twenty years and never had any problems. I do run mine a couple of times during the winter just to heat them up for a while to relube.

Chevyrocker · 08-07-2009, 12:30 PM

Ship it down to Florida...I'll keep it in my garage for ya.

coolman · 08-07-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

Ship it down to Florida...I'll keep it in my garage for ya.

with the keys right?

Banshee · 08-08-2009, 03:45 PM

Clean and dry out your garage or space thoroughly..

Fill gas tank to full
Wash car and wax
Change the oil and allow to run and warm up.
Remove battery
Inflate tires to 40-42 PSI (and maintain that)
Put a large vinyl sheet on concrete under car to prevent moisture under car.
Place dessicant in interior after thorough cleaning. Will keep moisture in balance and will keep moldy smells at bay.

I will be placing my Camaro on jack stands to keep suspension parts from premature aging and reduce flat spots.

I put a dehumidifier in garage with my Harley.

logan1080 · 08-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Clean and dry out your garage or space thoroughly..

Fill gas tank to full
Wash car and wax
Change the oil and allow to run and warm up.
Remove battery
Inflate tires to 40-42 PSI (and maintain that)
Put a large vinyl sheet on concrete under car to prevent moisture under car.
Place dessicant in interior after thorough cleaning. Will keep moisture in balance and will keep moldy smells at bay.

I will be placing my Camaro on jack stands to keep suspension parts from premature aging and reduce flat spots.

I put a dehumidifier in garage with my Harley.

What exactly is dessicant?

DEW · 08-08-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by logan1080

What exactly is dessicant?

Rat repellant!

ABM 2SS · 08-08-2009, 07:23 PM

Desiccant is used to remove excess moisture or humidity from the car. I have heard that placing a bar of Irish Spring soap will keep mice or rats from taking up residence in a vehicle that is being stored over the winter.

Banshee · 08-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Dessicant..

http://www.adorama.com/AQU905.html

Purdue2011SS · 08-08-2009, 07:47 PM

ill be driving mine unfortunately, in freakin indiana...that'll be fun when there snow out...not

Moose · 08-09-2009, 02:59 PM

I've been parking the SS for the winter for years. (garaged)

- full tank
- new oil and filter
- fresh detailing
- trickle charger on battery

Thats it. Never had a problem.

SoloSK71 · 08-09-2009, 07:41 PM

If you are going to keep it in a garage then you might also think about one of these.

http://www.budgetcarcovers.com/Produ...ar_Covers.html

- SK

billwright · 08-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logan1080

What exactly is dessicant?

Desiccant is commonly knows as Silica Gel. These are the packets you see in with your new shoes, purses, electronics, etc. They are the most absorbent product commercially available, they are used to dry out phones, wet electronics, seeds, etc.

Desiccant placed in a car would help against moisture damage like Mildew and Mold. But those little Silica Gel Packets won't cut it, you would need something designed for the purposes. Here are some examples of products that would be more in line to use with a car, Dry-Packs Dehumidifier Boxes:

http://www.silicagelpackets.com/dry-packs-dehumidifier/

bono83 · 08-10-2009, 11:28 PM

If it takes any longer for me to get an allocation, the factory will be storing mine in boxes and parts bins this winter

08-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	Best way to store car over winter? What should I do? Just park it with some fuel stabilizer in it or do I have to pull off the tires and put it on blocks or what? What is the best way to store a car over winter, what do you do to prep the car for storage (ex fuel stabilizer and what else?)?

08-08-2009, 03:45 PM	#5
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Clean and dry out your garage or space thoroughly.. Fill gas tank to full Wash car and wax Change the oil and allow to run and warm up. Remove battery Inflate tires to 40-42 PSI (and maintain that) Put a large vinyl sheet on concrete under car to prevent moisture under car. Place dessicant in interior after thorough cleaning. Will keep moisture in balance and will keep moldy smells at bay. I will be placing my Camaro on jack stands to keep suspension parts from premature aging and reduce flat spots. I put a dehumidifier in garage with my Harley. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

08-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#9
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Dessicant.. http://www.adorama.com/AQU905.html __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

08-08-2009, 07:47 PM	#10
Purdue2011SS Boiler Up!! POTFH Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 582 View My Garage	ill be driving mine unfortunately, in freakin indiana...that'll be fun when there snow out...not __________________

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08-07-2009, 12:29 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	If it's just for the winter, I never do anything but keep a battery maintainer on it and store it in a heated garage. I've been doing this for twenty years and never had any problems. I do run mine a couple of times during the winter just to heat them up for a while to relube.

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Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	Ship it down to Florida...I'll keep it in my garage for ya.

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ABM 2SS Drives: - Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Ab Posts: 67	Desiccant is used to remove excess moisture or humidity from the car. I have heard that placing a bar of Irish Spring soap will keep mice or rats from taking up residence in a vehicle that is being stored over the winter.

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Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I've been parking the SS for the winter for years. (garaged) - full tank - new oil and filter - fresh detailing - trickle charger on battery Thats it. Never had a problem.

08-10-2009, 11:28 PM	#14
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	If it takes any longer for me to get an allocation, the factory will be storing mine in boxes and parts bins this winter