Well now that my turbo is being installed in my Accord, I'll be leaving for college. I'll drive it periodically until after thanksgiving, and then it will be in storage for 3-5 months. Should I give my car any particular care since it will be turbocharged in storage? Drain the oil, or anything special?

Thanks in advance!

 

Don't drain the oil, the metal surfaces may become exposed to water and can rust. Change the oil right before it goes into storage to remove any contaminants from combustion in the oil to prevent corrosion. I would start it periodically as well.

 

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i wouldnt.

i stored my car all last winter(nov-mar) and it started right up like i had just drove it.pull the battery,fill up the tank,change the oil and put a cover on her and say your goodbyes.

 

i am not sure about filling the gas tank put you need to put fuel stabilizer in the gas to keep it good.

 

i put stabil in it and filled her up.the more gas in the tank, the less room for condensation

 

Yes, you wanna fill it up and pour in some Stabil.

 

Make sure to prime the motor before starting it for the first time. Pull all sparkplugs, pull ignition fuse, and crank the engine until the oil light goes out.