Winterizing
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Winterizing
As a first time owner, I am not sure about storage of my car for the winter. I don't need to use it so it can stay in the garage until the weather clears.
Any tips on how to keep it in good condition for the next 4 or 5 months, including running it on occasion, full tank or not (or not important) etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
:)
Any tips on how to keep it in good condition for the next 4 or 5 months, including running it on occasion, full tank or not (or not important) etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
:)
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Winterizing (RedHotLT1)
change the oil. check the coolant.
fill the tank and add some stabilzer to it.
run the car so it's good and warm, then put her away.
you will want to run her at least once a month.... just to keep things going.
also, get a trickle charger for the battery.
fill the tank and add some stabilzer to it.
run the car so it's good and warm, then put her away.
you will want to run her at least once a month.... just to keep things going.
also, get a trickle charger for the battery.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Mississauga Ont
Re: Winterizing (bogus)
seems like there are two theories on the fuel issue
some suggest filling up the tank and adding stabilizer to keep moisture from collecting inside the tank
others suggest leaving the fuel tank almost empty with the stabilizer, and then putting in fresh fuel before starting it in the spring :confused:
some suggest filling up the tank and adding stabilizer to keep moisture from collecting inside the tank
others suggest leaving the fuel tank almost empty with the stabilizer, and then putting in fresh fuel before starting it in the spring :confused:
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Re: Winterizing (RedHotLT1)
As a first time owner, I am not sure about storage of my car for the winter. I don't need to use it so it can stay in the garage until the weather clears.
Any tips on how to keep it in good condition for the next 4 or 5 months, including running it on occasion, full tank or not (or not important) etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
:)
Any tips on how to keep it in good condition for the next 4 or 5 months, including running it on occasion, full tank or not (or not important) etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
:)
I ussually take mine "apart", that is remove some body panels, fender wells, radiator and shrouds and other easily removed parts.
Clean things up, retorque all the bolts, pull the spark plugs and generally get to really love the car all over again.
PS it helps to have some heat in the garage
:seeya
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2003
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Re: Winterizing (jackdaroofer)
Important part about heated garage... if your car will be in there all winter, either keep is always cold or always heated at the same temperature.
This will prevent condensation and we all know what condensation does. :thumbs:
This will prevent condensation and we all know what condensation does. :thumbs:
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2003
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From: Battle Creek MI
Re: Winterizing (TheStef)
I would also highly suggest putting in a couple of dessicant bags in the interior, you can get them from MAD and probably several others. I made the mistake of not using them and had a very musty smell and some mold in the carpet when I got my 85 out of storage. It's another cheap investment to save a headache or two in the spring.
