Winter Storage
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 306
Likes: 82
My winter storage routine for three years without any problems:
wash and wax
fill tank + fuel stabl
a carpet piece under each tire
start car every 3-4 weeks and let run until good and warm ( no need for battery tender and see below*)
move the car in and out of the garage as weather permits and park in a slightly different spot on the tires
change the oil in spring
*Engine Start
Last but not least: "Should I start my Corvette periodically, or leave it alone until it's ready to come out of storage?" This is definitely the most commonly asked question when it comes to automotive storage and there seems to be two opposing sides. One side feels that you should start your car at least once per month and let it run for a good 20 minutes plus until the cooling fans kick in. The other side feels that you should leave the car alone until it's time to remove it from storage. Again, we asked David Scott at GM. "It is always best to start your vehicle once a month if possible."
hope this helps
wash and wax
fill tank + fuel stabl
a carpet piece under each tire
start car every 3-4 weeks and let run until good and warm ( no need for battery tender and see below*)
move the car in and out of the garage as weather permits and park in a slightly different spot on the tires
change the oil in spring
*Engine Start
Last but not least: "Should I start my Corvette periodically, or leave it alone until it's ready to come out of storage?" This is definitely the most commonly asked question when it comes to automotive storage and there seems to be two opposing sides. One side feels that you should start your car at least once per month and let it run for a good 20 minutes plus until the cooling fans kick in. The other side feels that you should leave the car alone until it's time to remove it from storage. Again, we asked David Scott at GM. "It is always best to start your vehicle once a month if possible."
hope this helps
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 1
From: South of Indy
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Mouse/rat bait!
Mouse/rat bait and or traps is a very good idea, I read a thread this spring where the little devils made a path under the cover
This time of year they are looking for a dry spot indoors to winter 
