Winterizing my 95'
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Winterizing my 95'
Does anyone have links on how to prepare a C4
to be stored for the winter. Some have told me to fill tank and put in Sta-bil other have said to run it as empty as I can get it. I want to also jack it up and put it in jack stands where should I position them. Any other hints would be appreciated. I don't think my car would go to well in 24 inches of snow, that why I also
have a 4wd truck.
to be stored for the winter. Some have told me to fill tank and put in Sta-bil other have said to run it as empty as I can get it. I want to also jack it up and put it in jack stands where should I position them. Any other hints would be appreciated. I don't think my car would go to well in 24 inches of snow, that why I also
have a 4wd truck.
Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis MN
I dont do crap, its only sitting for four months. I fill the tank and put in gas stable, that all. Been doing it for three years and my car still runs perfect. Mine gets parked under our deck with a car cover.
Racer
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From: Troy Illinois
I jack it up an put a jack stand at each of the 4 jacking points identified by the two small arrows. I put a small screw jack under the main cross member in the front. I hook up a battery tender. I cover the car and wait for spring. Gas should be fine.
Pro
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From: Baldwinsville NY
I have had my Vette for 18 winters, which equates to roughly 3,600 inches of snow in these parts. It has spent most winters in an unheated garage with absolutely no special treatment except unhooking the battery and a car cover. It spent 2 nasty winters outside with a car cover and I had to shovel it off from time to time (carefully). Most winters, but not all, I have started it up and let it run for a while about once a month. In the spring I fire her up and go for a ride....the tires feel a little square for a couple miles then the engine settles in and purrs like a kitten and the tires right themselves. 95,000 miles, no gas stablizer and no jacking....maybe I've been lucky for 18 years?
PS- a battery tender would be a good idea, seems all vettes slowly drain batteries while in hibernation, mine only takes about a month to drain one if not touched.
PS- a battery tender would be a good idea, seems all vettes slowly drain batteries while in hibernation, mine only takes about a month to drain one if not touched.
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Originally Posted by corvette8n
Does anyone have links on how to prepare a C4
to be stored for the winter. Some have told me to fill tank and put in Sta-bil other have said to run it as empty as I can get it. I want to also jack it up and put it in jack stands where should I position them. Any other hints would be appreciated. I don't think my car would go to well in 24 inches of snow, that why I also
have a 4wd truck.
to be stored for the winter. Some have told me to fill tank and put in Sta-bil other have said to run it as empty as I can get it. I want to also jack it up and put it in jack stands where should I position them. Any other hints would be appreciated. I don't think my car would go to well in 24 inches of snow, that why I also
have a 4wd truck.
This was taken around April.
Melting Slicks
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From: Pomfret, CT
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
Here is my routine...in no particular order.....
1) Fill the tank with gas and add sta-bil
2) Change the oil
3) Wash and wax
4) Put the battery tender on to keep the battery fresh
5) Add some moisture buckets to aid in moisture prevention
6) Cover her up
7) Forget about her until spring!
-Rick
1) Fill the tank with gas and add sta-bil
2) Change the oil
3) Wash and wax
4) Put the battery tender on to keep the battery fresh
5) Add some moisture buckets to aid in moisture prevention
6) Cover her up
7) Forget about her until spring!
-Rick
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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I keep driving mine unless the snow is greater than a few inches.
Instructor
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From: Ketchum Idaho
Originally Posted by aboatguy
I have a 95 and to prepare for winter: I install my hardtop, check the coolant for antifreeze protection and make sure the rear defogger is working.
This was taken around April.
This was taken around April.
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Melting Slicks
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From: NS
Originally Posted by corvette8n
Does anyone have links on how to prepare a C4
to be stored for the winter. Some have told me to fill tank and put in Sta-bil other have said to run it as empty as I can get it. I want to also jack it up and put it in jack stands where should I position them. Any other hints would be appreciated. I don't think my car would go to well in 24 inches of snow, that why I also
have a 4wd truck.
to be stored for the winter. Some have told me to fill tank and put in Sta-bil other have said to run it as empty as I can get it. I want to also jack it up and put it in jack stands where should I position them. Any other hints would be appreciated. I don't think my car would go to well in 24 inches of snow, that why I also
have a 4wd truck.
2. DO NOT put it on jack stands. The composite springs in our cars do not like to sag like that for very long. The composite springs are not like steel springs. All you should do it increase your tire pressure to the max (I use 45psi) and let it sit on it's wheels.
3. Change your oil. Do not leave old oil in the engine that long. The acids that build up in the oil can cause damage over time.
4. Check your antifreeze strength.
5. Get yourself a Battey Tender and leave it on your battery. I normally start mine once a month, but even doing that it doesn't keep the battery fully charged.
6. If you're worried about mice, place Bounce drier sheets around the engine bay, interior, and both tail pipes.
7. Clean it, wax it, cover it, and park it.
I live in North Eastern Canada, I'll be putting mine in hibernation in about a month and a half. 6 months off the road for me.
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From: First to Sign Grumpy's Hat Only 53 miles from Hell
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Originally Posted by cicch95
Here is my routine...in no particular order.....
1) Fill the tank with gas and add sta-bil
2) Change the oil
3) Wash and wax
4) Put the battery tender on to keep the battery fresh
5) Add some moisture buckets to aid in moisture prevention
6) Cover her up
7) Forget about her until spring!
-Rick
1) Fill the tank with gas and add sta-bil
2) Change the oil
3) Wash and wax
4) Put the battery tender on to keep the battery fresh
5) Add some moisture buckets to aid in moisture prevention
6) Cover her up
7) Forget about her until spring!
-Rick
If she is in a garage I ususally have her sitting on carpeting to keep moisture down. She might have to sit out this year under the car cover or maybe a temp garage if I can afford one.
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From: Pittsburgh Pirates PA
oh nooooo
Originally Posted by MinnesotaWhite
Ah hell...is it already time for these threads to be popping up?? 
Melting Slicks
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From: The Clem MI
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Full tank of gas, no addditives whatsoever, clean car and cover it, hook up tender. Thats it. I usually go out and start it once a month, run the air and the heat, play a few tunes and wish it was spring!