I'm going to put covers over them.
Should I disconnect the battery?
Should I syphon the gas tank?
What tricks will ensure the survivability of our cars for when we get back?
I live in New Mexico where it's not too cold if that helps.
Thanks
2007-01-01 14:50:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Disconnecting the battery is all you need to do.
If you did not change your engine oil for the last 12 months... I would change it... as dirty oil can create corrosion in your engine when not used.
Also put some anti-rust in your radiator (most cars have it these days).
2007-01-01 14:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Aussies-Online 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of above, unless your not saving them for their increase in value, put a 4 sale sign on them and stop wasting your money on insurance for something you don't even touch. Personally I would keep gas in tank and take them out on the expressway once in a while. Not in the rain or FREEZING SNOW like New Mexico...it's not the cold if you give the oil some time to get up in the top part b4 u take off, it's the salt, frequent the car wash if any salt touches ur car. u c all the old cars with no rust, but the sun has ruined their paint, I think the sand out here is probally like a sandblaster too.
2007-01-01 23:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not drain the gas tanks fill them up I am sure the temp changes even in New Mexico and over a year there will be changes you do not need condensation building up in the gas tank,remove the battery,didn;t say what kind of car it was,or how many cyl's the engines have,would recommend pulling the plugs out and filling the plug holes with oil.It's called deep preservation,stops the cylinders from forming rust on them.But if they are not expensive cars you may not want to go to this much trouble
2007-01-01 23:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by the bear facts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would let the gas run ALL the way out.... if not then you'll have bad and stale gas... and it doesn't smell pretty...
Yes... also disconnect your battery
Make sure your windows are up.. I know its common sence but you'll thank me later ;O)
You can cover it if you'd like the keep the color on your car what it is now... and to ensure nothing scratches your car like animals or trees
Good Luck
2007-01-01 23:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by moon_fariey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a auto parts store and get your self a bottle of Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer. It keeps your gas fresh for a long time. Once you get back from you trip you should run it for a while and then put some Heet Fuel Treatment: HEET® Gas Line Antifreeze & Water Remover in the gas tank. Removes water from fuel system and prevents rust and corrosion.
2007-01-01 22:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill the tank w/gas, disconnect battery and you're finished.
2007-01-01 23:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could totally give an almost 16 yr old one of them, since i won't be getting one. :-D
2007-01-01 22:51:47 · answer #7 · answered by freedom.peace_love 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
disconnect the battery.Maybe that could work.
2007-01-01 22:52:41 · answer #8 · answered by Hazel B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have them prepared by a mechanic, they will know best.
2007-01-01 22:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by amoroushotmama 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋