how to store a car during winter months.
09-30-2002, 07:46 AM
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how to store a car during winter months.
i did a search and found nothing!
i changed the oil/filter/trans oil/added a full tank of 93 octane fuel/jacked the car up off the ground with wooden blocks under jacking points to relieve weight on tires and struts!
am i missing anything?
i also washed the car and im not planning to cover it!
i cracked one window to let air circulate then i put a sheet over the opening to keep bugs out!
i changed the oil/filter/trans oil/added a full tank of 93 octane fuel/jacked the car up off the ground with wooden blocks under jacking points to relieve weight on tires and struts!
am i missing anything?
i also washed the car and im not planning to cover it!
i cracked one window to let air circulate then i put a sheet over the opening to keep bugs out!
09-30-2002, 08:04 AM
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Re: how to store a car during winter months. (one_honda)
you shouldn't have a full tank of gas... you should try to have as little gas in there as possible...
09-30-2002, 08:51 AM
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Re: how to store a car during winter months. (B_Cruz)
i was told to use a full tank because with just a little bit of gas you can have condensation in the tank wich causes rust inside the gas tank.
having a full tank is supposed to prevent rust.
having a full tank is supposed to prevent rust.
09-30-2002, 09:02 AM
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Re: how to store a car during winter months. (B_Cruz)
it will be garaged from this friday till feburary!
if start it and let it run for about 10 minutes every 3 days will that keep the gas from getting old as fast?
i dont want rust and i dont want old gas that im gonna have to syphon out in feburary
if start it and let it run for about 10 minutes every 3 days will that keep the gas from getting old as fast?
i dont want rust and i dont want old gas that im gonna have to syphon out in feburary
09-30-2002, 12:12 PM
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Re: how to store a car during winter months. (Mr. Shifty)
Everything you did sounds good but you will need some stabilizer in the tank. Don't worry about starting it up though. Mine was stored from Oct. to April last year and she fired up just fine.
Are storing this in a garage or outdoors??
Are storing this in a garage or outdoors??
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09-30-2002, 12:19 PM
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Re: how to store a car during winter months. (jstock107)
ok i got stabalizer and its ready to go in this friday.
its being stored in a old heated barn with insulation in wisconsin so noone can steal it or find it!
i was also told by my mom to put some baking powder on a plate or a little bowl to keep moisture out of the inside of the car and it will keep that moldy smell out of the car as well? i think im gonna try it!
its being stored in a old heated barn with insulation in wisconsin so noone can steal it or find it!
i was also told by my mom to put some baking powder on a plate or a little bowl to keep moisture out of the inside of the car and it will keep that moldy smell out of the car as well? i think im gonna try it!
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