Winter Storage
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Winter Storage
Greetings folks from the North. I am beginning to get ready to store the beast until April - will put it up in mid October in an unheated garage. Temperatures here can get to 30 - 40 degrees below zero with 4 - 5 feet of snow. As I just purchased the Vette in Arizona, I plan on having the antifreeze and cooling system flushed and replaced entirely to withstand the temps. I was advised to put 40 PSIG in to the tires, hook up a battery tender, moth ***** in the engine compartment and dryer sheets in the cab area as well as some mildew packs in the foot wells. Cover and leave for the period as we will winter down south. What if anything am I missing or are there other/better suggestions to use. Thanks so much for all the help - new to this and really like this forum. Look forward to some replies.
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Yes, i'm plannng on the sta-bil as well. i was advised againststarting it unless you can run it for 1/2 hour or so to get the temp up. The heat/cold apparently can damage the cylinder walls as well as condensate gets in the system........anyway, that's up here. Are you putting yours up on jack stands and taking the wheels off or sitting it right on the concrete?
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The dryer sheets and moth ***** are a key to successful storage, along with fresh anti-freeze and an oil and filter change. If possible I would take the weight off of the tires, use a battery tender and come Spring, you will be ready to go.
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I usually leave the windows cracked and the trunk lid and hood popped (also unlatch the roof if I had one). This allows the rubber insulation to be relaxed instead of compressed over the colder months.
Of course the car is covered to further protect things.
Of course the car is covered to further protect things.
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Here is some information on winter car storage that was posted here a while back.
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Fortunately in Ohio I'm usually able to get mine on the road once or twice a month. When I have stored cars in the past I would usually jack the car up and put the tires inside the house. That way I didn't have to worry about pressure
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No offense taken, like the humour. And, as for driving the beast all year long - I wish we could, hard to handle though in the snow, not a lot of traction and a lousy plow, but we have something to look forward to after Santa Claus finishes his visit. Anyway good people, thanks so much for all the wisdpm and great suggestions. Will definitely be adding to my list of chores to put this thing away properly. It was also suggested to me to spray the rubber gaskets all aroudn with a a silicone spray, similar to ones used on boat tops. Like all the suggestions, much appreciated.
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No winter storage.
I'm going to drive the beast on any winter day the roads are clear and ice free. I'm in mid-Michigan. i shouldn't have any bugs to clean off for a few months. I figure I should be able to take a spin at least five or six times a month or better.
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Lucky you......wish I could do that.........you're right about the bugs. One thing I found excellent to remove the bugs is the wipes they sell in RV places. Works like a charm. Enjoy.
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I love the fall and find, next to spring that it is the best time to drive my vert. I'm hoping for another long fall and mild winter so I can experience what those in the warmer climates get......(almost) all year driving.
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