Storage question
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Windsor Ontario
Storage question
My buddy and I are arguing over this. He says when you store a car over the winter you have to start it every 2 weeks, and let it run for 15 or 20 minutes. I say pull the battery and untuck it in the spring. Any opinions? One more quick question, how do I tell what month my car was built in? I have an 01 and it dosen't seem to burn oil that bad.
Last edited by Pewterboy; Nov 4, 2004 at 08:22 AM.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 24,652
Likes: 298
From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
there are many threads here talking about winter storage so you might want to search them for more advice, but here is my .02..
You can store it all winter without starting it. I have many friends in Minnesota and in Upstate NY that bring their cars to a storage place which locks the doors in November and does not open them until the Spring. They dont even have the option to sart it.
I would recommend using a battery tender to keep your battery charged up during the tinme that your car is not started....
You can store it all winter without starting it. I have many friends in Minnesota and in Upstate NY that bring their cars to a storage place which locks the doors in November and does not open them until the Spring. They dont even have the option to sart it.
I would recommend using a battery tender to keep your battery charged up during the tinme that your car is not started....
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 35,617
Likes: 167
Tech Contributor
Cruise-In 11 Veteran
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Most everyone here just seals them up tight and comes back in the spring or like I do, if the weather is good and the roads are clear I drive her. I've read it's not usually recommended to start the car and let it run without driving it because leaving the car running with out driving it may contribute to condensation issues. I can't say this is true, but just what I've seen. As far as the battery, you can pull it or get a battery tendor for long periods.
As far as your born on date. You can try to PM member Sponge Vette and if he has a chance he can get your build date and option information for you. You can also just post a request on the forum, he reads them and replies when he can. He's done it for several of us. Here is his profile.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?userid=55505
Paul
As far as your born on date. You can try to PM member Sponge Vette and if he has a chance he can get your build date and option information for you. You can also just post a request on the forum, he reads them and replies when he can. He's done it for several of us. Here is his profile.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?userid=55505
Paul
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,945
Likes: 12
From: Vancouver
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
As above don't worry about it. I use extruded styrofoam under each tire to stop the tires from flat spotting. Works great. Get 2" and cut bevels on the pieces so you can drive up onto them. And pump the tires up to between 35 to 40 psi. Nighty night.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 658
Likes: 0
From: Toronto Ontario
Originally Posted by Pewterboy
My buddy and I are arguing over this. He says when you store a car over the winter you have to start it every 2 weeks, and let it run for 15 or 20 minutes. I say pull the battery and untuck it in the spring. Any opinions? One more quick question, how do I tell what month my car was built in? I have an 01 and it dosen't seem to burn oil that bad.
) and forget it. I also inflated the tires to 40 PSI to avoid flat spotting. 
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,536
Likes: 24,827
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Store it and forget it, unless you plan to actually drive it a bit. I use a battery tender on mine, Sta-Bil in my gas and put some carpet squares under the tires. But, if I want to drive it, I do.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,369
Likes: 0
From: Cranford, New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
this is a stupid question but do all battery tenders have to be plugged in or are there any other options to keep the battery charged. Unfortunaly i have no electric in the garage (yet)
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
Instructor
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 195
Likes: 1
From: Augusta Maine
Originally Posted by BeastieBoys21
this is a stupid question but do all battery tenders have to be plugged in or are there any other options to keep the battery charged. Unfortunaly i have no electric in the garage (yet)
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
problem you have the first winter I stored mine. I had to run
a power cord over to it about every three weeks for a day or
two to keep the battery up. It is worth the effort.
The only other thing is to take the battery out and keep it
on the charger in the house.
Good luck, winter is here!!!
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,802
Likes: 0
From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
there are many threads here talking about winter storage so you might want to search them for more advice, but here is my .02..
You can store it all winter without starting it. I have many friends in Minnesota and in Upstate NY that bring their cars to a storage place which locks the doors in November and does not open them until the Spring. They dont even have the option to sart it.
I would recommend using a battery tender to keep your battery charged up during the tinme that your car is not started....
You can store it all winter without starting it. I have many friends in Minnesota and in Upstate NY that bring their cars to a storage place which locks the doors in November and does not open them until the Spring. They dont even have the option to sart it.
I would recommend using a battery tender to keep your battery charged up during the tinme that your car is not started....
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 30,055
Likes: 351
From: Big Red Ne
Originally Posted by talon90
Most everyone here just seals them up tight and comes back in the spring or like I do, if the weather is good and the roads are clear I drive her. I've read it's not usually recommended to start the car and let it run without driving it because leaving the car running with out driving it may contribute to condensation issues. I can't say this is true, but just what I've seen. As far as the battery, you can pull it or get a battery tendor for long periods.
As far as your born on date. You can try to PM member Sponge Vette and if he has a chance he can get your build date and option information for you. You can also just post a request on the forum, he reads them and replies when he can. He's done it for several of us. Here is his profile.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?userid=55505
Paul
As far as your born on date. You can try to PM member Sponge Vette and if he has a chance he can get your build date and option information for you. You can also just post a request on the forum, he reads them and replies when he can. He's done it for several of us. Here is his profile.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?userid=55505
Paul
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 1
From: Paris Illinois
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Pewterboy
My buddy and I are arguing over this. He says when you store a car over the winter you have to start it every 2 weeks, and let it run for 15 or 20 minutes. I say pull the battery and untuck it in the spring. Any opinions? One more quick question, how do I tell what month my car was built in? I have an 01 and it dosen't seem to burn oil that bad.