Winter storage
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Winter storage
What are some suggestions for winter storage for the C5? Should the car be put on jack stands? Gas additives? Etc.........
The car will probably be hibernating for about 5 months of the year.
All comments greatly appreciated.
The car will probably be hibernating for about 5 months of the year.
All comments greatly appreciated.
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My storage routine is Sta-bil in a full tank, good wash, claybar, NXT, full interior cleaning, oil change then a lap around the block, check all fluids and air pressure, a few dryer sheets under the hood, cover it with old blankets before putting the cover on (My outdoor type cover swiped the crap out of one rear corner- too rough) I leave it on it's tires. I'd hate to have an unforseen emergency and not be able to get the car out of the garage.
Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
My storage routine is Sta-bil in a full tank, good wash, claybar, NXT, full interior cleaning, oil change then a lap around the block, check all fluids and air pressure, a few dryer sheets under the hood, cover it with old blankets before putting the cover on (My outdoor type cover swiped the crap out of one rear corner- too rough) I leave it on it's tires. I'd hate to have an unforseen emergency and not be able to get the car out of the garage.
Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
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Originally Posted by MYZED06_EH
What are some suggestions for winter storage for the C5? Should the car be put on jack stands? Gas additives? Etc.........
The car will probably be hibernating for about 5 months of the year.
All comments greatly appreciated.
The car will probably be hibernating for about 5 months of the year.
All comments greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
My storage routine is Sta-bil in a full tank, good wash, claybar, NXT, full interior cleaning, oil change then a lap around the block, check all fluids and air pressure, a few dryer sheets under the hood, cover it with old blankets before putting the cover on (My outdoor type cover swiped the crap out of one rear corner- too rough) I leave it on it's tires. I'd hate to have an unforseen emergency and not be able to get the car out of the garage.
Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
pretty much what he said. YOu might want to get a Battery Tender to hook up to the battery..make sure you get a Tender not a trickle charge as that can ruin the battery. Some put carpet squares under the tires to help keep from getting possible flat spots on tires.
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
I leave it on it's tires. I'd hate to have an unforseen emergency and not be able to get the car out of the garage. Also, this way it's ready for spring with no screwing around.
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Here you go...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=257&TopicID=1
Don't get it to put up, then you can't mod all winter!!!
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=257&TopicID=1
Don't get it to put up, then you can't mod all winter!!!
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Definitely change the oil/filter right before you last drive it. Fuel stabilizer is a must and I park it on cardboard.However I would not store it for months but rather wait for a dry, nice day to get all the fluid temps up to normal. Disconnect the battery. I find that when my battery is disconnected it will stay fully charged after 6 weeks ( maybe longer just never checked) - longest I ever never drove the cars.
I worry about gaskets and seals drying up more than anything- if I lived in a humid climate I would worry about rust on the cylinder bores and cam lobes. Really try to drive it once a month and still use stabilizer.
I worry about gaskets and seals drying up more than anything- if I lived in a humid climate I would worry about rust on the cylinder bores and cam lobes. Really try to drive it once a month and still use stabilizer.
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Here you go...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=257&TopicID=1
Don't get it to put up, then you can't mod all winter!!!
Peace
Chip
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=257&TopicID=1
Don't get it to put up, then you can't mod all winter!!!
Peace
Chip
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Here's what I do:
- Thoroughly clean the car.
- Add Sta-Bil to the gas.
- Ensure tires are properly inflated.
- Place an old piece of carpet under each tire (keeps them off the cement floor).
- Connect the battery to a Battery Tender Plus.
- Cover the car.
You can also get some of the moisture absorbing packets if you want.
- Thoroughly clean the car.
- Add Sta-Bil to the gas.
- Ensure tires are properly inflated.
- Place an old piece of carpet under each tire (keeps them off the cement floor).
- Connect the battery to a Battery Tender Plus.
- Cover the car.
You can also get some of the moisture absorbing packets if you want.