What do you all do for winter?

[MSgt O]

I have a Taco DBLC SB for winter, so I dont NEED the car at all. I was just curious what others did when they put them away for the long winters nap. It will not be driven in winter. I hear all of you, but nope. Thanks for sharing everyone.

[Silveradoss573]

I keep it fairly simple.

Fill the tank up with fresh fuel. I never use those "fuel treatments". Clean the car thoroughly inside/out top to bottom. Change oil and filter (if needed). Basically give the car a good looking over then I throw it on the quick jacks cover it up and done. I go out once a month or so and throw the battery tender on. Then for the next 5 or 6 months I sit back and regret not driving it more than I did.👌

[Rock-It Man]

Originally Posted by myold88

I'm with you. I can never understand why some guys park their car for months and watch it depreciate.
My early '10 SS is over 12 years old and still looks like new. Drive and enjoy, It's not a collector car.

You don't know about road salt.

[hudson773]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

How did that cover do outdoors? I’ve thought about that before but it seems like you run a real risk of getting dirt under the cover, along with wind moving the cover around, scratching the hell out of the paint. At least this is the scenario I came up with in my feeble mind. I’d love to hear how it worked out from someone who actually tried it.

it fits well and doesn't move around. it is from my 2011, it was black. no scratches at all

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by hudson773

it fits well and doesn't move around. it is from my 2011, it was black. no scratches at all

Got a link to it by chance??

[Camaro fanboy]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

You don't know about road salt.

i see 8 year old cars here rotten from the weather here.
no way on earth i'de drive my special cars in the rain let alone winter.

[redcoats1976]

i turn the a/c off and keep driving.

[hudson773]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Got a link to it by chance??

it is an original GM cover, I bought it when I purchased the car. https://www.gmparts2u.com/oem-parts/...saAn-PEALw_wcB

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by hudson773

it is an original GM cover, I bought it when I purchased the car. https://www.gmparts2u.com/oem-parts/...saAn-PEALw_wcB

Awesome, thanks. That’s not a terrible price for GM.

[fz4k98]

I make sure to clean it up well, wipe down all rubber weatherstrips, take one last long ride to burn off any condensation, top off the fuel (not stabilizer) and put a trickle charger on it.

It sits on a 4 post hoist so i am not concerned about critters. TIres are a little flat spotted on 1st drive but it goes away.

2013 camaro and no rust underneath. 2015 Malibu winter car had rust in several areas underneath by year 3.

[0stones0]

Originally Posted by fz4k98

I make sure to clean it up well, wipe down all rubber weatherstrips, take one last long ride to burn off any condensation, top off the fuel (not stabilizer) and put a trickle charger on it.

It sits on a 4 post hoist so i am not concerned about critters. TIres are a little flat spotted on 1st drive but it goes away.

2013 camaro and no rust underneath. 2015 Malibu winter car had rust in several areas underneath by year 3.

All of the above except no hoist. Sits on the cement with tires around 38 lbs. Don’t recall feeling flat spots in the spring.

[Camaro fanboy]

next weekend for me. close it down and just look at it till april.
change the oil and filter next weekend. take it out for a good hard drive.
then thats it.
nice when april comes round though.feels special and something to look forward to.

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

You can find a lot by searching this site, and get a lot of conflicting opinions.

I've been storing my 2010 SS for 6 months every winter, and I keep it simple.

Fresh fuel with Sta-bil.
An oil change shortly before storage.
Tires inflated to 40 psi.
Battery tender.
No food anywhere in the garage or car.
Mouse bait and mouse traps in the garage.

You do not need to put the car on jack stands. Your tires will not get flat spots, and your suspension is not designed to hang down for 6 months either.

Exactly the same for mine however I still start it and let it get warm once a week when it gets down to freezing temps just to circulate the oil. I have mine parked in an unheated garage.

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by wasthatacop?

I live in Los Angeles so I don't have this problem. I find that I get my best performance when it's really hot outside. My Toyos seem to grip hard.
I tried the super grippy Toyos and they did great but only lasted a year.

You'd be amazed how much more responsive your car is when it's gulping down air that is much cooler compared to a hot sunny day. Sure, no traction but man it runs so much better!