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What should I do if I am not going to drive my CRV for few month??

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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Default What should I do if I am not going to drive my CRV for few month??

What should I do if I am not going to drive my CRV for few month??

should i fill up the gas??
take out the battery??

it's going to go through winter...

thanks
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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Default Re: What should I do if I am not going to drive my CRV for few month?? (xbird)

A full tank would reduce the chance of condensation contaminating the fuel. Adding a fuel stabilizer like Stabil would be a good idea.
I would prefer a trickle charger on the battery rather than removing it. (Radio codes and ECU relearning, ect.)
An oil change wouldn't hurt if you're halfway to one anyway.
Give it a bath and wax job. A breathable cover wouldn't hurt, assuming you're parking indoors.
Make sure rodents like mice are not going to make a nest in your interior, exhaust, or intake systems.
Tires should be at the recommended inflation pressure.
Save a few bucks on your insurance and drop everything but your comprehensive coverage if they'll let you.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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Default Re: What should I do if I am not going to drive my CRV for few month?? (Perfectionist)

if its gonna be a while..jack up the car and put it on jack stands
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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Default Re: What should I do if I am not going to drive my CRV for few month?? (xbird)

In addition to the other suggestions:

I usually leave some baking soda in a small bowl in the passenger's foot well in my Teg over winter. It traps moisture + odors.

If possible start the CR-V at least once a month and let it run for 15-20 minutes with the A/C on. This allows the refigerant to run and redues the chances of the A/C system going kaput.

Oil change before parking and before going back on the road.

some WD40 on the brakes usually helps reduce rusting.


[Modified by b17gsr, 8:31 PM 9/22/2002]
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