storage for the winter?
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 263
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From: k-town
storage for the winter?
Winter is around the corner soon I have a few questions on storage of the vette, this will be the first wisconsin winter with the ruby corvette,
When I put it away,
1. Keep the gas tank full?
2. I don’t have a heated garage will the car be find this way?
3. Should I disconnect the battery?
4. Should I leave the window crack a little under the car cover?
5. change the oil
anything else should i may want to do?
thanks
When I put it away,
1. Keep the gas tank full?
2. I don’t have a heated garage will the car be find this way?
3. Should I disconnect the battery?
4. Should I leave the window crack a little under the car cover?
5. change the oil
anything else should i may want to do?
thanks
Last edited by RR40vette; Sep 14, 2009 at 09:15 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,651
Likes: 10
From: Apple Valley MN
I store mine covered in an unheated garage, no problem. I do the following:
Wash & wax exterior, vacuum interior
Change oil & filter
Fill gas tank and add Sta-bil
Pump tires up to 45 lbs.
Place large moisture-absorbing packs in interior
Place containers of cut-up Irish Spring soap in interior and engine compartment
Stuff steel wool in exhaust tips
Connect battery to a battery tender
Wash & wax exterior, vacuum interior
Change oil & filter
Fill gas tank and add Sta-bil
Pump tires up to 45 lbs.
Place large moisture-absorbing packs in interior
Place containers of cut-up Irish Spring soap in interior and engine compartment
Stuff steel wool in exhaust tips
Connect battery to a battery tender
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 263
Likes: 12
From: k-town
I store mine covered in an unheated garage, no problem. I do the following:
Wash & wax exterior, vacuum interior
Change oil & filter
Fill gas tank and add Sta-bil
Pump tires up to 45 lbs.
Place large moisture-absorbing packs in interior
Place containers of cut-up Irish Spring soap in interior and engine compartment
Stuff steel wool in exhaust tips
Connect battery to a battery tender
Wash & wax exterior, vacuum interior
Change oil & filter
Fill gas tank and add Sta-bil
Pump tires up to 45 lbs.
Place large moisture-absorbing packs in interior
Place containers of cut-up Irish Spring soap in interior and engine compartment
Stuff steel wool in exhaust tips
Connect battery to a battery tender
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6,340
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From: Vermilion OH
moisture absorbing packs keeps condensation out of the car. they are filled with hardened silica gel beads. i keep the small packs in each drawer of my tool boxes to prevent rusty tools. the soap will keep the mice out.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,218
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From: Plainfield IL
I inflate the tires to about 40 psi; fill the tank and treat with StaBil; disconnect the battery and connect it to a Battery Tender; open both windows about a quarter inch; and cover the car with a breathable cloth cover. Lastly, I say 'thanks for the fun' and walk away sadly.
Le Mans Master
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From: No HOA, New Hampshire
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St. Jude Donor '09
After I put it in the "Cocoon" for the winter
Put it on jack stands
Inflate the tires to 40#
Every 3 weeks I start it and let it run until the fan cycles a few times. about 30 minutes
Put it on jack stands
Inflate the tires to 40#
Every 3 weeks I start it and let it run until the fan cycles a few times. about 30 minutes
Last edited by pkazsr; Sep 16, 2009 at 09:13 PM.
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
It depends on how long the car will not be operated. Mine normally only sits about two months. I have a heated garage and all I do is shut it down hot after a good run and put a battery tender on the battery. I like to have the fuel tank at less than half full. When the car is used again I fill the tank. Never had a problem.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Broken Arrow Oklahoma
here in Tulsa we only have about 90 days of "winter" so all I do is cover it , fill it up, add sta-bil to the tank and hook up the battery tender, but unless there is snow or ice I will drive it on nice winter days.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 60
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From: Kitchener Ontario
My routine:
-change oil & filter late fall- (on start up in spring no need for fresh oil)
-wash the car, polish/wax optional as time permits
-fill gas tank and stabilize
-park in my unheated attached garage- early to mid december
- remove battery, remove to interior heated location, place on a piece on wood rather than concrete floor, keep it charged up
-cover the car, ensure adequate critter control
- remove cover every 4 to 6 weeks, look at it wistfully and hope for early spring
-come spring- fire it up , and drive the hell out of it.
-change oil & filter late fall- (on start up in spring no need for fresh oil)
-wash the car, polish/wax optional as time permits
-fill gas tank and stabilize
-park in my unheated attached garage- early to mid december
- remove battery, remove to interior heated location, place on a piece on wood rather than concrete floor, keep it charged up
-cover the car, ensure adequate critter control
- remove cover every 4 to 6 weeks, look at it wistfully and hope for early spring
-come spring- fire it up , and drive the hell out of it.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 657
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From: Sykesville Maryland
I do the same thing but horde them when unpacking stuff. Where can you buy them?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Palm Beach
1.
When I put it away,
1. Keep the gas tank full?
Yes
2. I don’t have a heated garage will the car be find this way?
Depends
3. Should I disconnect the battery?
Remove the battery and keep it on a Battery Tender in a heated space.
4. Should I leave the window crack a little under the car cover?
No
5. change the oil
Can't hurt.
When I put it away,
1. Keep the gas tank full?
Yes
2. I don’t have a heated garage will the car be find this way?
Depends
3. Should I disconnect the battery?
Remove the battery and keep it on a Battery Tender in a heated space.
4. Should I leave the window crack a little under the car cover?
No
5. change the oil
Can't hurt.