Long Term Storage
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Long Term Storage
I have orders to Naples Italy for approx 3 years. Planning on storing my 2000 coupe in a family garage. Looking for some tips on long term storage: disconnect/remove battery?; put up jack stands and remove tires?; gas stabilizer?; tank full or empty?; dehumidifiers?; etc. I'm sure there is a lot more that I haven't even thought of yet. Suggestions? Lessons learned?
Racer
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From: Chicago Il
Dont mean to Hijack this thread...................
Guess it's a small world. How much do u charge to ship cars and how long does it take?
SRSJUJU-
Hey what part of wood dale are you located? Im on Throndale and 83. What type of vett do you drive? Any Mods.
-Jonathan
Guess it's a small world. How much do u charge to ship cars and how long does it take?
SRSJUJU-
Hey what part of wood dale are you located? Im on Throndale and 83. What type of vett do you drive? Any Mods.
-Jonathan
Safety Car
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From: Pittsford NY
Whether you remove the battery or not I would put a
VDC Electronics Battery Minder or a Deltran Battery
Tender plus on it.
If it is a non AGM battery I would remove it because of the
possibility of leaking acid.
VDC Electronics Battery Minder or a Deltran Battery
Tender plus on it.
If it is a non AGM battery I would remove it because of the
possibility of leaking acid.
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From: King George VA
Miley,
It is obviously your call, but storing the car for three years seems excessive to me to. I'd consider:
- shipping it to Italy and selling it there when you come back
- "storing" it with a trusted family member with a power of attorney who could drive it occasionally to keep everything working
- selling it and getting another one in three years
When I was stationed in Hawaii, the Navy shipped one car and I paid Matson shipping lines $800 to ship my 94 RX-7 out there. It was well worth the $800 to me.
If you do decide to store it, AMSOIL makes a good fuel stabilizer. Available via the link to the left or by calling 1-800-956-5695. In either case, I would appreciate you using customer number 1206638 so the sale benefits me (and hence this site). Thanks.
AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer keeps fuel from deteriorating during storage. Reduces the oxidation process and prevents varnish and gum build-up in gasoline. These contaminates can clog injectors, stick floats and cause poor engine startup. Allows easier start-ups.
Treat rate is one ounce with every 2.5 gallons of fuel. One bottle treats 40 gallons.
Product Code: AST
It is obviously your call, but storing the car for three years seems excessive to me to. I'd consider:
- shipping it to Italy and selling it there when you come back
- "storing" it with a trusted family member with a power of attorney who could drive it occasionally to keep everything working
- selling it and getting another one in three years
When I was stationed in Hawaii, the Navy shipped one car and I paid Matson shipping lines $800 to ship my 94 RX-7 out there. It was well worth the $800 to me.
If you do decide to store it, AMSOIL makes a good fuel stabilizer. Available via the link to the left or by calling 1-800-956-5695. In either case, I would appreciate you using customer number 1206638 so the sale benefits me (and hence this site). Thanks.
AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer keeps fuel from deteriorating during storage. Reduces the oxidation process and prevents varnish and gum build-up in gasoline. These contaminates can clog injectors, stick floats and cause poor engine startup. Allows easier start-ups.
Treat rate is one ounce with every 2.5 gallons of fuel. One bottle treats 40 gallons.
Product Code: AST
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