Storing 2001 Corvette
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From: 3488 Ahern Pl, Melbourne, Florida
Storing 2001 Corvette
I will be leaving my car in my garage for 3 months, no one driving it or starting it up. What should I do? Disconnect battery or anything special? Full tank of gas, add stabilize for fuel?
Thanks for info.
Thanks for info.
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From: Niagara Region
remove negative battery cable
change oil beforehand
add stabil and top up fuel
Burning Brakes
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If I have a battery tender connected to the battery during winter storage should I also disconnect the negitive battery cable leaving the positive connected? I wasn't planning on disconnecting the battery, but this will be my first winter storage year for the vette. 
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Melting Slicks
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If I have a battery tender connected to the battery during winter storage should I also disconnect the negitive battery cable leaving the positive connected? I wasn't planning on disconnecting the battery, but this will be my first winter storage year for the vette. thanks
thanks
Burning Brakes
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I suggest if you leave the battery in the vette to hook-up a trickle charger like a Ctek 3300 & leave both cables on...I don't know if you have any mice or other possible trouble makers around you may want to set some traps & use some bounce fabric sheets. You may need to make a list of what you've done so you don't forget to undo them when it's time to wake-up your baby. Good luck!
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If I have a battery tender connected to the battery during winter storage should I also disconnect the negitive battery cable leaving the positive connected? I wasn't planning on disconnecting the battery, but this will be my first winter storage year for the vette. thanks
thanks
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Zacley ! I also try to keep a full tank sometimes with sta-bil. I do take it out during the winter when it is sunny and as dry as possible.
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I've used the C-Teck on mine for 3 years and it works fine. I prefer to leave the battery all hooked up and ready to go. You never know when an emergency will happen and you need to move it fast. Think garage/house fire or something similar.
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Cover it, tender it, check tire pressure...mine stays that way for 7 mos...no problems.
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I do all of the above, I also put a few drier sheets on the floor around the car to keep mice from going under the hood, because if there hungry they love to eat wires we DON'T need that on a vette.
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I've got several files that discuss storage of cars - if you'd like a copy, PM me your e-mail address. 
