2007-02-26 19:53:06 · 9 answers · asked by richard1456@btinternet.com 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The ideal spot is a well ventilated and dry garage. Don't park your vehicle under trees for a long time because sap and bird droppings can damage the paint.
Clean the inside and remove all foreign objects, especially food scraps
Wash your vehicle, chamois dry and apply a good quality car wax if needed
Drive for approximately two kilometres frequently applying the brakes to help dry them out
For extra protection, drape your car with a cover made from a natural material that breathes. Never use plastic as it can damage the paint
Park the car on level ground
Leave in park (or in gear for a manual)
Leave the hand brake off
Disconnect the battery
Chock the wheels
Block the air intake with a lint-free rag
Block the exhaust pipe with a rag
Change your engine oil and oil filter and the end of the storage period and change your engine coolant if it will be longer than two years between the last coolant change and the end of the storage period.
It should be jacked up and supported on stands to prevent tyre damage.
Petrol will store well for six months, provided the storage area is dry and not exposed to extreme weather conditions which may cause condensation in the fuel tank.
Draining your fuel system and storing your car 'dry' could result in costly repairs. You may even need to carry out costly repairs to the fuel system before your car is driveable again.
Damp, humid conditions could cause wheel cylinder or calliper seizure, particularly if your outer seals are in poor condition. Leave your parking brake in the off position and the wheels securely chocked. This may prevent shoes or pads from locking to the drums or discs. Always check and overhaul your brakes before you go back on the road.
2007-02-26 20:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by BUNGLE!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and no.
Along with the above recommendations such as d/c'ing the battery and leaving the handbrake off to prevent the pads from rusting onto the rotors, I would:
Get as much diesel out of the tank as possible, this can be done by simply not filling it up until the gauge is close to E or R.
When you first get back to try and start it, before you even try that, change the oil and filter.
And, add at least 5 gallons (~20 litres) of fresh diesel fuel to the tank.
2007-02-26 20:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding a diesel fuel stabilizer if you are storing more than a couple of months. Diesel fuel starts to deteriorate in less than 30 days; it will save you a lot of problems. All of the above instructions regarding changing lubricants after your return are correct; and trickle-charging or replacing the battery is also correct. If you have the time you might want to fog the cylinders with oil prior to storage. Any good marine diesel shop will know how to do it or sell you the correct products.
Good Luck.
2007-02-27 03:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i owned a 1.7 diesel Nova which was parked up in my garage for 18 months while i was working abroad. All i did to it before leaving it was service it and then disconnect the battery and put it up on axle stands.
When i returned i reconnected the battery it started with no problems at all.
I then just gave it a check over and started using it again.
GOOD LUCK.
2007-02-26 20:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly if you do the following. Take the battery off and store it indoors. Charge it back up before fitting to the car.
The car will be OK if not run for that length of time, but treat it to an oil change before and after you leave it. the oil will degrade with time.
Same with coolant etc..
Dont put the brakes on, but chock the wheels with bricks to avoid them seizing. If a friend call roll it back and forward it helps stop the rubber tyres flat spotting.
2007-02-26 20:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
provided its in a dry place and the battery isn't connected and the brakes haven't rusted the tyres haven't degraded it may drive as well .but the engine should start but change oils and filters first
2007-02-26 20:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave the hand break off put blocks in front of the wheels probably best to change the oil first recharge the battery
2007-02-26 20:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by toontaxidriver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would probably need to jump start the battery, Other than that it should start no problem. just add a bit of fuel so it mixes a bit.
2007-02-26 20:18:57 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew/Neo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES !!!
2007-02-26 20:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋