Winter Storage question
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Winter Storage question
I was told today that for proper winter storage I should put my vette on stands and remove all the liquids from the car. I've heard the jack stand thing before, but never to remove all the lubricants and coolant. Is this an old wives tale or something I should be concerned with???
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Leave all fluids in, but add some fuel stabilzer to the tank.
Also, start the car at least once a month, to keep it fresh and running. Start it, and let it run for atleast 30 minutes.
Even in MO, you can get it out and run it around for that long...
Also, start the car at least once a month, to keep it fresh and running. Start it, and let it run for atleast 30 minutes.
Even in MO, you can get it out and run it around for that long...
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From: Bedford Tx
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Keep gas in the tank, add stabilizer.
Fully air up the tires, push car a few feet every other week.
Do something to keep the batt charged,
Battery Tender Jr,, costs thirty bucks.
Make sure car is FULLY warmed up, last
time run before storage.
Last edited by silver84; Nov 7, 2004 at 08:13 AM.
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Rule#1-don't put it away,drive it
Rule#2-only put it away if you are going away
Rule#3-see rule #1
Rule#2-only put it away if you are going away
Rule#3-see rule #1
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The suspension does not do well is unloaded for that length of time. Don't use jackstands
The most comprensive posting that I have seen on this topic was by fellow Forum member TOGWT on October 27th in the General corvette, Car Care section.
The most comprensive posting that I have seen on this topic was by fellow Forum member TOGWT on October 27th in the General corvette, Car Care section.
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From: NS
Originally Posted by rws.1
The suspension does not do well is unloaded for that length of time. Don't use jackstands
The most comprensive posting that I have seen on this topic was by fellow Forum member TOGWT on October 27th in the General corvette, Car Care section.
The most comprensive posting that I have seen on this topic was by fellow Forum member TOGWT on October 27th in the General corvette, Car Care section.
DO NOT use stands. You should find posts here explaining why. It has to do with the composite springs I think.
I jack my tire pressure up to 50psi and roll it once a month. Leave all the fluids in but change your oil before storage. Old oil contains acids that will eventually etch interal components (given enough time).
Don't forget to check your antifreeze strength if you live in a climate that gets below freezing.
I keep a trickle charger on my battery and start it once a month allowing it to warm up to full temp. I also add fuel stabilizer to the full fuel tank.
Also, a couple of bounce sheets here and there helps keep mice away.
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Drive It!!!
Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
Rule#1-don't put it away,drive it
Rule#2-only put it away if you are going away
Rule#3-see rule #1
Rule#2-only put it away if you are going away
Rule#3-see rule #1
Missouri weather is normally good enough to at least drive your car a couple of times a month, in the worst winter months.
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From: The Top of Utah
Especially for those that won't be starting the car, besides fuel stabilizer, FILL the tank. Moisture can condense out of the air in the tank. The less air, the better. On the last fill up, take a gas can with you and fill it to the flapper valve after you get it home and shut it off for the last time.
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