I'd like to get a professional recommendation for storaging a car for several months.
2006-09-24 12:23:03 · 3 answers · asked by TAE 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Car storage is very easy...
1st, Get your engine oil changed. Used oil is acidic and may harm your engine over a long period of time. I would also recommend using a heavier/thicker oil during this oil change. This will allow more oil to be retained at the top of your engine. A oil additive also doesn't hurt... such as Lucas oil, etc.
2nd, Fill up your gas tank (Full) with premium fuel and add fuel stabilizer... such as sta-bil, etc. This will prevent moisture from collecting in your tank
3rd, Put your vehicle on stands. You want your wheels off the ground... when you let your car sit, your tires will get a flat spot and cause a bad vibration. The only repair would be to replace the tires.
3 1/2, Dissconnect your battery and/or put a trickle charger on it. The most ideal thing is to remove your battery and store it indoors... unless you have a real nice ride, this is over kill.
4th, clean your vehicle... inside and out. Ensure all windows and doors are closed. Adding moth balls (every where) will deter rodents from finding a new home.
5th, Ideally you want your vehicle in a garage with no cover. If you have to have your vehicle outside... use a breathable cover, a tarp will retain moisture and cause rapid rusting.
2006-09-24 13:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by Satchmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it up on jackstands.If it stays on the ground you may end up with flat spots on the tire from being in one position. Change the oil so it has fresh oil in it during storage. Buy a bottle of STA_BIL. It's a fuel stabilizer. Run the engine for about 5 mins so the stabilizer gets in everywhere the fuel goes. It will help keep injector from sticking when you do start it again and rubber o rings from drying up. It will also keep the fuel from going stale. Disconnect the battery cables. It will keep your Battery from discharging And corroding. And if its indoors or outdoors put a cover on it.
2006-09-24 19:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several months? no problem.
disconnect the battery. That's it.
If you were going to store it for a year or more:
Put it on blocks. (so the tires stay round.)
Drain the coolant. (just a good idea)
Remove the battery. (they tend to vent corrosive gasses)
Fill the gas tank with gas. (eleviates condensation)
most important cover it. (reduces vandalizm)
2006-09-24 19:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋