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Spiv · 10-12-2009, 12:13 PM

The little tid-bits are nice in this thread, but can we can a sticky that's either a compiled advice thread or advice thread with the different options for storage? I want to store mine, but right now, I can't book a storage location for it (car storage is usually booked in advance here) and where I was initially planning on storing, the guy is going back on our deal.

So unless I can find some answers here: Like, if I have it sitting in the driveway (with Stabilizer in it), car cover on, and some answer for the battery, will the car be ok?

Otherwise, I'm going to have to find winters and steel rims to drive it when there's no snow (I have a winter beater for the bad days).

Anyone with direct answers to help me out can also PM me. Some help would be great.

hot ss · 10-12-2009, 12:32 PM

put it in heated storage, with a batt tender .that is all

Dboy23 · 10-12-2009, 12:57 PM

Steps:

1) Make sure the gas tank is at about 1/2 and put seafoam in it, drive the car for 5 miles, than put Sta-Bil in the in the tank, drive to gas station, fill it up and take it home (or to storage location).

2) If the car is close to an oil change make sure you do it before storing the car, if you have more than a couple thousand miles left there is no need for it.

3) Clean the car and put a fit car cover on it (for garage storage) unless you are using a heated garage in which case you wouldn't need this. If you are storing it outside make sure you have a weatherproof car cover.

4) Either (a) hook up a battery tender or (b) disconnect the battery.

5) Not required but is good if you remove the wheels and leave the car on 4 jack stands (for indoor storage).

6) If using a battery tender start the car once every month for 10-15 minutes.

stryker755 · 11-09-2009, 08:51 PM

I went to hook up my battery tender and wasnt sure if I'm supposed to connect the negative to a ground in the trunk or the battery itself. Can someone explain or post a pic of where the connected the negative from the battery tender?

kmthor00 · 11-09-2009, 09:22 PM

Battery tender yes, I never start my vette all winter long

raven214 · 11-09-2009, 09:25 PM

I would also like to see a sticky on this, maybe combining general storage/winter storage tips. That way it would all be in one place.

zen · 11-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryker755

I went to hook up my battery tender and wasnt sure if I'm supposed to connect the negative to a ground in the trunk or the battery itself. Can someone explain or post a pic of where the connected the negative from the battery tender?

Hook up the tender under the hood. The provisions to do that are there. Eliminates the possibility of Hydrogen gas exploding.

1sickss · 11-09-2009, 10:31 PM

why i dont live in the north

JohnInSoCal · 11-09-2009, 10:50 PM

winterizing ? Turn on seat warmer.

OUR72GTO · 11-09-2009, 11:03 PM

Starting a stored car in the winter is the WORST thing you can do. It might make you feel good but it will not help your car.

Cold oil is like molasses and the cylinder walls will take a lot of abuse. Hide the Frigging keys. The condensation is another reason.

I only put about 1200 to 1500 miles a year on my 72 and at 83,000 the 1st start is to take it out for a minimum of 20 minutes after 6 months of storage.

Lift the hood on the 2010 AND CRANK IT OVER A FEW TIMES ....before lowering the hood and starting it. It will crank but not start if the DIC says hood open.

There are 2 other threads on this this week.

two_wheel_mayhem · 11-09-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

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Lift the hood on the 2010 AND CRANK IT OVER A FEW TIMES ....before lowering the hood and starting it. It will crank but not start if the DIC says hood open.

I believe you are wrong.

OUR72GTO · 11-09-2009, 11:28 PM

Well......... that is how mine works after an oil change.

two_wheel_mayhem · 11-09-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Well......... that is how mine works after an oil change.

Not mine, so maybe it's a Canadian thing.

RSPARKS5 · 11-10-2009, 12:25 AM

Also put some anti seze on your on your wheel threads if you drive in the winter makes changing a tire alot easier during the winter...

10-12-2009, 12:13 PM	#15
Spiv Why you gotta be hatin'? Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 248	The little tid-bits are nice in this thread, but can we can a sticky that's either a compiled advice thread or advice thread with the different options for storage? I want to store mine, but right now, I can't book a storage location for it (car storage is usually booked in advance here) and where I was initially planning on storing, the guy is going back on our deal. So unless I can find some answers here: Like, if I have it sitting in the driveway (with Stabilizer in it), car cover on, and some answer for the battery, will the car be ok? Otherwise, I'm going to have to find winters and steel rims to drive it when there's no snow (I have a winter beater for the bad days). Anyone with direct answers to help me out can also PM me. Some help would be great. __________________ Hazman!!! Thx for the sig! We all have Camaro syndrome, I just suffer from the z28 strand.

10-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#17
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	Steps: 1) Make sure the gas tank is at about 1/2 and put seafoam in it, drive the car for 5 miles, than put Sta-Bil in the in the tank, drive to gas station, fill it up and take it home (or to storage location). 2) If the car is close to an oil change make sure you do it before storing the car, if you have more than a couple thousand miles left there is no need for it. 3) Clean the car and put a fit car cover on it (for garage storage) unless you are using a heated garage in which case you wouldn't need this. If you are storing it outside make sure you have a weatherproof car cover. 4) Either (a) hook up a battery tender or (b) disconnect the battery. 5) Not required but is good if you remove the wheels and leave the car on 4 jack stands (for indoor storage). 6) If using a battery tender start the car once every month for 10-15 minutes. __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD)

11-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#24
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	Starting a stored car in the winter is the WORST thing you can do. It might make you feel good but it will not help your car. Cold oil is like molasses and the cylinder walls will take a lot of abuse. Hide the Frigging keys. The condensation is another reason. I only put about 1200 to 1500 miles a year on my 72 and at 83,000 the 1st start is to take it out for a minimum of 20 minutes after 6 months of storage. Lift the hood on the 2010 AND CRANK IT OVER A FEW TIMES ....before lowering the hood and starting it. It will crank but not start if the DIC says hood open. There are 2 other threads on this this week. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America Last edited by OUR72GTO; 11-09-2009 at 11:30 PM.

11-09-2009, 11:28 PM	#26
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	Well......... that is how mine works after an oil change. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

10-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#16
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	put it in heated storage, with a batt tender .that is all

11-09-2009, 08:51 PM	#18
stryker755 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert AGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 319	I went to hook up my battery tender and wasnt sure if I'm supposed to connect the negative to a ground in the trunk or the battery itself. Can someone explain or post a pic of where the connected the negative from the battery tender?

11-09-2009, 09:22 PM	#19
kmthor00 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Frankfort, Illinois Posts: 248	Battery tender yes, I never start my vette all winter long

11-09-2009, 09:25 PM	#20
raven214 Drives: 2008 Impala LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	I would also like to see a sticky on this, maybe combining general storage/winter storage tips. That way it would all be in one place.

11-09-2009, 10:31 PM	#22
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	why i dont live in the north

11-09-2009, 10:50 PM	#23
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	winterizing ? Turn on seat warmer.

11-10-2009, 12:25 AM	#28
RSPARKS5 Ordered from scotty Drives: 82 malibu wagon/ 08 hhr panel Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chicago il Posts: 89	Also put some anti seze on your on your wheel threads if you drive in the winter makes changing a tire alot easier during the winter...