04-13-2016, 12:25 PM | #1 |
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Long-term car storage
I am deploying for 6 months soon and need to prep my car for long term storage. Only problem I have is, I've never had to store it and not have anyone take it for a spin or start it up. So, it has to sit for 6 months without anyone touching it the entire time.
Here's what I think I should do: -Kept inside a storage garage - temp controlled -Top off gas -New oil -Inflate tires to proper PSI -Jack car up to keep weight off tires Anything else I should do? Thanks!
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04-13-2016, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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You got most of it. Stabil in the fuel can't hurt. I do it whether it's really needed or not. Pump up tires to about 38. This avoids flat spots. No need to put on jack stands. Just adds stress to suspension components. Get a true trickle charger, like a Battery Tender if you have power for it. I do all this for 5-6 months every winter in an unheated but insulated garage. Other than that, stay safe.
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04-13-2016, 12:34 PM | #3 |
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This has been covered many times.
I have stored my 2010 for 5 to 6 months every winter for six years. And here's what I have done: *Attached garage. Not heated but never below freezing *Full tank of gas with Sta-bil. Drive for 15 minutes after putting in Sta-bil so that it's in the entire fuel system. *Fresh oil *Tires at 38PSI (that will drop to 36 on coldest days, it's about one PSI per 10 deg.) *No jacks needed! Flat spotting is reversible and goes away after less than a mile *Professionally installed mouse bait in pet-proof traps *And MOST IMPORTANT, hook up the battery tender!!!! |
04-13-2016, 12:40 PM | #4 | |
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04-13-2016, 12:47 PM | #5 |
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i do nothing to mine for 6 months except stabilizer in the tank and keep the battery charged.
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04-13-2016, 01:25 PM | #6 |
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If you are in an Ethanol State like me, make sure you do like atressler85 says and fill the tank. Otherwise you will end up with a bunch of water condensing on the inside of your tank.
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04-13-2016, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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Could be the 85 in atressler85 stands for E85
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04-13-2016, 01:31 PM | #8 |
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I park mine on 'race ramps' . Keeps the tires from flat spotting.
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04-13-2016, 03:34 PM | #9 |
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What they said but I'll add.
Either a full tank of fuel or an empty tank take your pick. Add stabil either way and drive it a bit so the stabil gets in the injectors. Battery tender or fully charge the battery then disconnect it. Inflate tires to max inflation on the sidewall. Do not store on jacks. Mouse traps / bait if needed. If a damp area you can put some desiccant in the car and or garage or run a dehumidifier. Change oil and filter. Really anything less than a year is not a big deal. Best of luck and thank you for your service. |
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04-13-2016, 06:20 PM | #11 |
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Ok, a bit more detailed, and from the internet:
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04-13-2016, 07:06 PM | #13 |
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Thank you for keeping us Safe
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04-13-2016, 07:38 PM | #14 |
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I buy a product called Fresh Cab to keep rodents out of my car. By a pack of 4 little pouches. Put one under the hood and in the trunk, two in the car. Works great! It's what farmers use when storing their tractors in the off season
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