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Jetfixer · 09-25-2017, 07:16 PM

Just picked up our new to us car. It is a 2012 2ss rs inferno orange. Being I live in Minnesota, unfortunately I am going to have to store it soon. I know I need to change the oil fill fuel tank add seafoam and put it on a trickle charger. It will be stored inside in a heated floor building. My question is since it is a convertible do I put a cover on it? Kinda worried about mice and the convertible top if I put a cover on it. Any other advice you guys have would be much appreciated . Thanks for your input.

Fireman124 · 09-25-2017, 07:48 PM

I do not cover mine. As far as mice try Bounce dryer sheets and a couple bait stations for the mice

St!ng · 09-25-2017, 08:50 PM

Congrats on the purchase. I am also from MN. My car sits in my unheated 3rd stall of my garage over the winter. I do the following:

Full tank of gas (92 octane)
Fully clean inside and out
No oil change until spring.
No Sea Foam (fuel does not evaporate in the winter cold like it does in the summer heat)
I'm in a rural area and we do have mice but I have never had an issue. The dryer sheet suggested above is a good idea.
I do cover it with an inexpensive indoor cover.
I do run a trickle charger with the negative battery cable disconnected.

wildchevy · 09-25-2017, 10:52 PM

I use a couple of those electric mouse repels, that Menards or Lowes sells in both my garages, work great.

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 09-27-2017, 09:25 AM

For the battery, I recommend a C-TEK battery maintainer. There are connection options and you do not have to disconnect your battery. It will bring your battery up to full charge and then cycle off and on as necessary to maintain the battery and extend it's life. I have one on my 2013 Corvette Grand Sport and the 2015 2SS RS.

maroonponyina1LE · 10-04-2017, 10:58 PM

Congrats on your purchase!

If you use a "smart" battery charger and avoid disconnecting the battery, you might not have to reset certain electric system components in the spring. I believe the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is one of those but I am not sure.

Although unlikely to be an issue for you, you might want to consider putting 4' x 4' squares of plywood underneath each tire to help avoid flat spots. Race Ramps has some compressed foam flat stoppers that also work well if you are concerned about this issue.

Lastly, through someone else's post, I learned that in my car, if I mash the throttle pedal before turning on the ignition and engaging the starter, the engine will turn over, but it won't start. So in the spring before the first drive, I do that to recirculate oil a bit before proceeding with a normal engine start. Do this at your own risk. I do put on the parking brake, put the car in neutral, and have the clutch in during the process.

Hope you get to enjoy the car a few times this month before storing it!

09-25-2017, 07:16 PM	#1
Jetfixer Drives: 2012 ss rs inferno orange conv. Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: minnesota Posts: 4	2012 2ss convertible Just picked up our new to us car. It is a 2012 2ss rs inferno orange. Being I live in Minnesota, unfortunately I am going to have to store it soon. I know I need to change the oil fill fuel tank add seafoam and put it on a trickle charger. It will be stored inside in a heated floor building. My question is since it is a convertible do I put a cover on it? Kinda worried about mice and the convertible top if I put a cover on it. Any other advice you guys have would be much appreciated . Thanks for your input. Last edited by Jetfixer; 09-25-2017 at 07:30 PM.

09-25-2017, 08:50 PM	#3
St!ng Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: May 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 25	Congrats on the purchase. I am also from MN. My car sits in my unheated 3rd stall of my garage over the winter. I do the following: Full tank of gas (92 octane) Fully clean inside and out No oil change until spring. No Sea Foam (fuel does not evaporate in the winter cold like it does in the summer heat) I'm in a rural area and we do have mice but I have never had an issue. The dryer sheet suggested above is a good idea. I do cover it with an inexpensive indoor cover. I do run a trickle charger with the negative battery cable disconnected.

09-25-2017, 10:52 PM	#4
wildchevy Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS convertible Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: S.E.Wisconsin Posts: 182	I use a couple of those electric mouse repels, that Menards or Lowes sells in both my garages, work great. __________________ 2018 HBM 2SS CONVERTIBLE A8

09-27-2017, 09:25 AM	#5
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	For the battery, I recommend a C-TEK battery maintainer. There are connection options and you do not have to disconnect your battery. It will bring your battery up to full charge and then cycle off and on as necessary to maintain the battery and extend it's life. I have one on my 2013 Corvette Grand Sport and the 2015 2SS RS. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

09-25-2017, 07:48 PM	#2
Fireman124 Drives: 45th convertible ss Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 108	I do not cover mine. As far as mice try Bounce dryer sheets and a couple bait stations for the mice

10-04-2017, 10:58 PM	#6
maroonponyina1LE Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 94	Congrats on your purchase! If you use a "smart" battery charger and avoid disconnecting the battery, you might not have to reset certain electric system components in the spring. I believe the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is one of those but I am not sure. Although unlikely to be an issue for you, you might want to consider putting 4' x 4' squares of plywood underneath each tire to help avoid flat spots. Race Ramps has some compressed foam flat stoppers that also work well if you are concerned about this issue. Lastly, through someone else's post, I learned that in my car, if I mash the throttle pedal before turning on the ignition and engaging the starter, the engine will turn over, but it won't start. So in the spring before the first drive, I do that to recirculate oil a bit before proceeding with a normal engine start. Do this at your own risk. I do put on the parking brake, put the car in neutral, and have the clutch in during the process. Hope you get to enjoy the car a few times this month before storing it!