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MARINE1991 · 09-25-2009, 11:19 AM

Hello, I am deploying soon for a year and would like to know the best way to store it for a yr, I will be putting it in a storage garage. Worried about gas, tires and etc. I want to come back to a perfect car.. Thanks

rodimus prime · 09-25-2009, 11:26 AM

Put it up on jacks and add some gas stabilizer, should be fine.

MI2010Camaro · 09-25-2009, 11:28 AM

Stabil works for gasoline. Jack stands on all four corners would help keep the tires from flat spotting. Assuming you're storing it inside a good quality car cover would keep the paint pristine. Oh and here's one I use on my other car during the winter, I plug the exhaust with tennis balls to keep critters from setting up their winter food supply. Other than a good wax job and a full cleaning of the interior (remove candy, etc) you should be good to go. Sorry you have to leave your car like this but we all thank you for your service! Stay safe man, we'll be praying for you.

4SD FED · 09-25-2009, 12:10 PM

I would change the fluids before putting her away.
THANKS for doing what you do... Be safe,

:flag2:

vdevine · 09-25-2009, 12:27 PM

Everything said above plus put a coat of wax on it (don't remove it) and then cover it.

gen5-ss · 09-25-2009, 12:42 PM

First and formost, thank you for your service to our country as it is much appreciated by all. I suggest you put Stabil in your gas and then drive the car for about 10 to 15 miles to get the Stabil treated gas into the gas lines and the fuel injectors. Make sure gas tank is full at time of storage to avoid condensation forming. I would not put car on jack stands as that stresses the suspension, but rather, leave all wheels on the ground. To avoid flat spots on the tires you can use cradle ramps which are sold in auto specialty shops. If electric power is available you should attach an automatic trickle battery charger to keep the battery charged which is preferable to removing the battery due to all the electronics. Make sure the car is cleaned and covered with the appropriate cover based on place of storage. I also like the tennis ball suggestion if you do have critter potential. Thanks again for your service and we will all pray for your safe return.

Jayhawk500 · 09-25-2009, 01:00 PM

Ditto, on your service to our country. I'm a retired Coastie.
Just wanted to add, If Calif. has ethenol in it's gas use the marine grade sta-bil. It removes the ethenol. Supposedly, That's what the bottle says.

BumbleDs · 09-25-2009, 01:36 PM

Oohrah Devil.

ABM 2SS · 09-25-2009, 02:26 PM

I read somewhere that if you throw a bar of Irish Spring soap under the front seat it will keep mice from moving in to the interior.

MARINE1991 · 09-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABM 2SS

I read somewhere that if you throw a bar of Irish Spring soap under the front seat it will keep mice from moving in to the interior.

WHAT

MARINE1991 · 09-25-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks for all the great comments I will take all the suggestions..

rodimus prime · 09-25-2009, 08:17 PM

What unit are you with bro?

09-25-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	Deploying need to know the best way to store it Hello, I am deploying soon for a year and would like to know the best way to store it for a yr, I will be putting it in a storage garage. Worried about gas, tires and etc. I want to come back to a perfect car.. Thanks

09-25-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
MI2010Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland County Michigan Posts: 155 View My Garage	Stabil works for gasoline. Jack stands on all four corners would help keep the tires from flat spotting. Assuming you're storing it inside a good quality car cover would keep the paint pristine. Oh and here's one I use on my other car during the winter, I plug the exhaust with tennis balls to keep critters from setting up their winter food supply. Other than a good wax job and a full cleaning of the interior (remove candy, etc) you should be good to go. Sorry you have to leave your car like this but we all thank you for your service! Stay safe man, we'll be praying for you. __________________ *1SS/M6/CGM/Sunroof* #143575 Delivered 9/14/09

09-25-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
4SD FED Drives: 2010 rs/ss camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rochester Mich Posts: 340	I would change the fluids before putting her away. THANKS for doing what you do... Be safe,:flag2: __________________

09-25-2009, 12:27 PM	#5
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Everything said above plus put a coat of wax on it (don't remove it) and then cover it. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

09-25-2009, 01:00 PM	#7
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	Ditto, on your service to our country. I'm a retired Coastie. Just wanted to add, If Calif. has ethenol in it's gas use the marine grade sta-bil. It removes the ethenol. Supposedly, That's what the bottle says. __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!

09-25-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Put it up on jacks and add some gas stabilizer, should be fine.

09-25-2009, 12:42 PM	#6
gen5-ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 53	First and formost, thank you for your service to our country as it is much appreciated by all. I suggest you put Stabil in your gas and then drive the car for about 10 to 15 miles to get the Stabil treated gas into the gas lines and the fuel injectors. Make sure gas tank is full at time of storage to avoid condensation forming. I would not put car on jack stands as that stresses the suspension, but rather, leave all wheels on the ground. To avoid flat spots on the tires you can use cradle ramps which are sold in auto specialty shops. If electric power is available you should attach an automatic trickle battery charger to keep the battery charged which is preferable to removing the battery due to all the electronics. Make sure the car is cleaned and covered with the appropriate cover based on place of storage. I also like the tennis ball suggestion if you do have critter potential. Thanks again for your service and we will all pray for your safe return.

09-25-2009, 01:36 PM	#8
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	Oohrah Devil. __________________ Love it or hate it, my car can transform and kick your cars @$$!

09-25-2009, 02:26 PM	#9
ABM 2SS Drives: - Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Ab Posts: 67	I read somewhere that if you throw a bar of Irish Spring soap under the front seat it will keep mice from moving in to the interior.

09-25-2009, 08:14 PM	#11
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	Thanks for all the great comments I will take all the suggestions..

09-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#12
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	What unit are you with bro?

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