I need help!!!
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I need help!!!
Putting my vette to bed this weekend for the winter and am not sure what to do exactly as things have been a little inconsistent on the forum. I have 25k miles on her and my oil is at 56%. I have the original battery which I am going to take out and check if there is any damage. I will replace with Gel type in spring. Wondering about transmission service and anything else that might be pertinent. I am thinking about buying a car cover as well and am intrigued about that bag type storage unit.... Do you have to suck the air out of that bag or is it better to keep the air in there....... A little confused....... Any help here would be greatly appreciated
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From: Northwestern South Dakota
Originally Posted by Luv My Vette
Putting my vette to bed this weekend for the winter and am not sure what to do exactly as things have been a little inconsistent on the forum. I have 25k miles on her and my oil is at 56%. I have the original battery which I am going to take out and check if there is any damage. I will replace with Gel type in spring. Wondering about transmission service and anything else that might be pertinent. I am thinking about buying a car cover as well and am intrigued about that bag type storage unit.... Do you have to suck the air out of that bag or is it better to keep the air in there....... A little confused....... Any help here would be greatly appreciated
Last edited by wallemon; Nov 4, 2006 at 12:34 AM.
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- Wash, wax, complete detail
- change engine oil and filter
- other fluids are fine at 25K miles
- ensure antifreeze and wash fluid will protect below temp you expect over winter
- pump up tires to max on side wall
- humidity in concrete can rust the frame rails over the long term
so I cover concrete floor with a heavy blue poly tarp and park on the tarp.
- I prefer to leave the battery in and on a battery float charger
- I put some dessicant in the passenger compartment and close the windows to minimize the possibility of mould growth
- some silicone grease on the weatherstripping is a good idea.
- put fuelstabilizer (STABIL) in gas tank and fill the tank
- change engine oil and filter
- other fluids are fine at 25K miles
- ensure antifreeze and wash fluid will protect below temp you expect over winter
- pump up tires to max on side wall
- humidity in concrete can rust the frame rails over the long term
so I cover concrete floor with a heavy blue poly tarp and park on the tarp.
- I prefer to leave the battery in and on a battery float charger
- I put some dessicant in the passenger compartment and close the windows to minimize the possibility of mould growth
- some silicone grease on the weatherstripping is a good idea.
- put fuelstabilizer (STABIL) in gas tank and fill the tank
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Mobil 1 is synthetic and what most of us use.
Depending on how old your car is you may want to change more fluids even though you only have 25k on the clock. My car is an early 2000 model with 39k on it. I went ahead and changed all the fluids recently as they were 7 years old in some cases.
Depending on how old your car is you may want to change more fluids even though you only have 25k on the clock. My car is an early 2000 model with 39k on it. I went ahead and changed all the fluids recently as they were 7 years old in some cases.
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Originally Posted by rws.1
- Wash, wax, complete detail
- change engine oil and filter
- other fluids are fine at 25K miles
- ensure antifreeze and wash fluid will protect below temp you expect over winter
- pump up tires to max on side wall
- humidity in concrete can rust the frame rails over the long term
so I cover concrete floor with a heavy blue poly tarp and park on the tarp.
- I prefer to leave the battery in and on a battery float charger
- I put some dessicant in the passenger compartment and close the windows to minimize the possibility of mould growth
- some silicone grease on the weatherstripping is a good idea.
- put fuelstabilizer (STABIL) in gas tank and fill the tank
- change engine oil and filter
- other fluids are fine at 25K miles
- ensure antifreeze and wash fluid will protect below temp you expect over winter
- pump up tires to max on side wall
- humidity in concrete can rust the frame rails over the long term
so I cover concrete floor with a heavy blue poly tarp and park on the tarp.
- I prefer to leave the battery in and on a battery float charger
- I put some dessicant in the passenger compartment and close the windows to minimize the possibility of mould growth
- some silicone grease on the weatherstripping is a good idea.
- put fuelstabilizer (STABIL) in gas tank and fill the tank
The only thing I do different is I just disconnect the battery.
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With all the stuff we should do, to store the car for the winter.....
I think it will be just easier to move to St. Thomas, USVI..... This way I can drive the car year-round.....
I think it will be just easier to move to St. Thomas, USVI..... This way I can drive the car year-round.....
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From: Vancouver British Columbia
Originally Posted by NJ Vette Guy
With all the stuff we should do, to store the car for the winter.....
I think it will be just easier to move to St. Thomas, USVI..... This way I can drive the car year-round.....
I think it will be just easier to move to St. Thomas, USVI..... This way I can drive the car year-round.....
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From: Northwestern South Dakota
Originally Posted by Luv My Vette
100% synthetic = Mobil 1 ... Is there a better alternative???