Winter Prep
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Le Mans Master
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Winter Prep
I've seen a lot of threads on Winter Prep, but never one that covers everything (and never one that was sticky'd). I think we should start one here at CF, and sticky it.
From what I've read so far here is what I've come up with for storage (someone correct me if I am wrong on anything).
1. Change oil in the car before storage
2. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and run the engine before storage
3. Put the battery on a tender or remove it from the vehicle and store it in a warm place
4. Inflate wheels to 40 psi
5. Place the wheels on something other than concrete, carpet pads work good.
6. Invest in a good cover to keep the dust off
Other things people do (which I've never gotten a clear answer on) are:
1. Plug exhaust holes
2. Jack up the car to unload the suspension
3. Don't engage the parking brake or leave the car in gear.
Feel free to suggest additons, subtractions and corrections. Thanks.
From what I've read so far here is what I've come up with for storage (someone correct me if I am wrong on anything).
1. Change oil in the car before storage
2. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and run the engine before storage
3. Put the battery on a tender or remove it from the vehicle and store it in a warm place
4. Inflate wheels to 40 psi
5. Place the wheels on something other than concrete, carpet pads work good.
6. Invest in a good cover to keep the dust off
Other things people do (which I've never gotten a clear answer on) are:
1. Plug exhaust holes
2. Jack up the car to unload the suspension
3. Don't engage the parking brake or leave the car in gear.
Feel free to suggest additons, subtractions and corrections. Thanks.
Last edited by user051728; Oct 3, 2008 at 01:24 PM.
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I've seen a lot of threads on Winter Prep, but never one that covers everything (and never one that was sticky'd). I think we should start one here at CF, and sticky it.
From what I've read so far here is what I've come up with for storage (someone correct me if I am wrong on anything).
1. Change oil in the car before storage
2. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and run the engine before storage
3. Put the battery on a tender or remove it from the vehicle and store it in a warm place
4. Place the wheels on something other than concrete, carpet pads work good.
5. Invest in a good cover to keep the dust off
Other things people do (which I've never gotten a clear answer on) are:
1. Plug exhaust holes
2. Jack up the car to unload the suspension
3. Don't engage the parking brake or leave the car in gear.
Feel free to suggest additons, subtractions and corrections. Thanks.
From what I've read so far here is what I've come up with for storage (someone correct me if I am wrong on anything).
1. Change oil in the car before storage
2. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and run the engine before storage
3. Put the battery on a tender or remove it from the vehicle and store it in a warm place
4. Place the wheels on something other than concrete, carpet pads work good.
5. Invest in a good cover to keep the dust off
Other things people do (which I've never gotten a clear answer on) are:
1. Plug exhaust holes
2. Jack up the car to unload the suspension
3. Don't engage the parking brake or leave the car in gear.
Feel free to suggest additons, subtractions and corrections. Thanks.
40psi in the tires(lower to 30 before the first drive next spring)
Put dryer softener sheets(Bounce) in aluminum pie pans and place in the cabin. Put sheets around in the engine compartment, and stuff sheets in exhaust tips.
Drifting
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From: Naples FL
I like to wash mine throughout the winter and drive it everywhere. Oh wait. Nevermind I'm in SWFL. Someone was bound to say it mine as well of been me.
I think you've pretty much got it though. I could see jacking up the car to unload the suspension but probably more so to keep the tires from going out of round, although the 40psi would prob. do the same thing.
I think you've pretty much got it though. I could see jacking up the car to unload the suspension but probably more so to keep the tires from going out of round, although the 40psi would prob. do the same thing.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Chicago IL
I've seen a lot of threads on Winter Prep, but never one that covers everything (and never one that was sticky'd). I think we should start one here at CF, and sticky it.
From what I've read so far here is what I've come up with for storage (someone correct me if I am wrong on anything).
1. Change oil in the car before storage
2. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and run the engine before storage
3. Put the battery on a tender or remove it from the vehicle and store it in a warm place
4. Place the wheels on something other than concrete, carpet pads work good.
5. Invest in a good cover to keep the dust off
Other things people do (which I've never gotten a clear answer on) are:
1. Plug exhaust holes
2. Jack up the car to unload the suspension
3. Don't engage the parking brake or leave the car in gear.
Feel free to suggest additons, subtractions and corrections. Thanks.
From what I've read so far here is what I've come up with for storage (someone correct me if I am wrong on anything).
1. Change oil in the car before storage
2. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and run the engine before storage
3. Put the battery on a tender or remove it from the vehicle and store it in a warm place
4. Place the wheels on something other than concrete, carpet pads work good.
5. Invest in a good cover to keep the dust off
Other things people do (which I've never gotten a clear answer on) are:
1. Plug exhaust holes
2. Jack up the car to unload the suspension
3. Don't engage the parking brake or leave the car in gear.
Feel free to suggest additons, subtractions and corrections. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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If you jacked it up...which I don't do...it would be to prevent flatspotting of the tires and IMO you'd want it on jack stands with the suspension loaded, not unloaded. The car is not designed to have the suspension unloaded for prolonged periods.
I just do as an earlier poster suggested and fill the tires to the max psi stated on the sidewall and have not had any problem with flatspotting.
I also hook up a Battery Tender to keep the battery in good shape.
I just do as an earlier poster suggested and fill the tires to the max psi stated on the sidewall and have not had any problem with flatspotting.
I also hook up a Battery Tender to keep the battery in good shape.
Last edited by C-INRED; Oct 3, 2008 at 12:38 PM.
