Storage time, What needs to be done.
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Storage time, What needs to be done.
Sorry its been awhile since I posted anything here, been having fun with the Vette. I am putting the Vette in storage for 6 months (Length of a WI winter) on Sat. :sad: What needs to be done to prepare it for sitting for 6 months. I did an oil change last week. I have heard that I should put an additive in with the gas. If that is true what should I get as an additive (name). The Vette will be covered and stored with 9 other vettes in a garage that is not heated. Thanks
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Re: Storage time, What needs to be done. (Macs73)
1. Best if stored in a heated garage
2. Change oil and filter just prior to storage
3. Wash and thoroughly clean the car
4. Check antifreeze for -30 protection, flush and change if dirty
5. Clean the storage area (no bird seed, dog food, etc, attracts mice)
6. Put plastic sheeting on the floor under the car for a moisture barrier
7. Install a good quality car cover
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable
9. Don't start and stop the motor monthly or weekly
10. Add a product called STABIL (or equivelant) to the gas tank
11. Inflate tires to proper pressure or 5 pounds above
12. Don't use the car for a storage shelf
[Modified by Big Fish, 10:41 PM 10/29/2003]
2. Change oil and filter just prior to storage
3. Wash and thoroughly clean the car
4. Check antifreeze for -30 protection, flush and change if dirty
5. Clean the storage area (no bird seed, dog food, etc, attracts mice)
6. Put plastic sheeting on the floor under the car for a moisture barrier
7. Install a good quality car cover
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable
9. Don't start and stop the motor monthly or weekly
10. Add a product called STABIL (or equivelant) to the gas tank
11. Inflate tires to proper pressure or 5 pounds above
12. Don't use the car for a storage shelf
[Modified by Big Fish, 10:41 PM 10/29/2003]
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Re: Storage time, What needs to be done. (Macs73)
Wouldnt be a good Idea to start the car and pump the brakes every few weeks. I here this will keep thngs from freezing up and also avoid memory issues with the brake seals.
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Re: Storage time, What needs to be done. (conway62)
Wouldnt be a good Idea to start the car and pump the brakes every few weeks. I here this will keep thngs from freezing up and also avoid memory issues with the brake seals.
As a side note, I've yet to have brake trouble caused by storage... (Now that I said that, guess what I'll have to do in the spring! :lol: )
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Re: Storage time, What needs to be done. (Macs73)
I'm also preparing to put her away for winter, found this page through http://www.corvettefaq.com : http://www.cdnrods.com/Articles/WinterStorage.asp
Our cars might not be hotrods but I found some useful information there!
Our cars might not be hotrods but I found some useful information there!
