Winter storing

[Spro]

What do you guys do for storing? Within a few weeks my car will be in for a while. I keep mine in my garage with a full tank of gas, parked on a vinyl mat, keep garage closed as much as possible with heat on as needed. I do take it out sometimes during the winter only when the roads are dry and clean if possible just to keep things moving. If not, I start it about every 2-3 weeks and let it run to full operating temperature. Usually 1/2 hour. How about you guys? Any other tips?

 

[BurningRubber]

Any certain reason on the full tank of gas?

Just seems like you would want to keep less in it, as it won't exactly be fresh by the time it's ready to come out.


Aside from that, sounds like a good plan. I can only wish that someone had taken that kind of care for my car before I bought it.

 

[Spro]

Keeping the gas tank full prevents moisture from getting into the tank. That is one thing you don't want to happen.

 

[Crzyhrse]

Clean car inside and out, Staybil in gas tank, put car cover on. Done.

 

[BurningRubber]

Keeping the gas tank full prevents moisture from getting into the tank. That is one thing you don't want to happen.

Cool. You learn something new every day...

 

[Mustang5L5]

Tank will actually start rusting if you store it empty.

i also overfill my tires to the max pressure on the sidewall to prevent flat-spotting.

 

[02nightmaregt]

I've heared of some people putting their cars on jack stands to keep from flat spotting the tires. I'd also wash/wax and clean the interior and condition the leather(if applicable). +1 on the stabil in the gas.

 

[Mustang5L5]

If you raise the car, raise it with the suspension loaded. Unloading it can cause the strut shafts to rust slightly and then when you lower the car, the rust can tear up the seals slightly.

 

[02nightmaregt]

yea thats why i never did it when i stored my car. I figured it couldn't be good for the suspension.