I still get it out if there is a nice cold day, no snow or salt 
WInter storage c6
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From: MI
WInter storage c6
Hello everyone this is my first time winterizing my vette as im a new owner. I am trying to get it up on jack stands and wondering the best method for doing this. I have 4 jack stands. Where is the best postion to put them any help would be appreciated thanks :-)
Team Owner
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From: Rochester, NY
I hope you are not putting it on jack stands for the purpose of storing it for the Winter. All you need to do, is top off the gas tank, put in some stabilizer if you want to, have the oil changed prior to storage, inflate the tires to 35lbs or so, clean the exterior, hook up a battery tender, cover it and call it a day. There are a few other things people do but I think I hit most of the significant ones.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Shore MA
no need to jack it up and put it on jack stands. This only makes it a pain if you ever have to move it in the winter.
The only thing I would add is putting in some fuel stabilizer, dry gas, and if your state has ethanol get an ethanol stabilizer as well. Take the car for a ride, park it, follow the instructions dvillin said and call it a day.
If your still planning on jacking the car up i would prob take the wheels right off
The only thing I would add is putting in some fuel stabilizer, dry gas, and if your state has ethanol get an ethanol stabilizer as well. Take the car for a ride, park it, follow the instructions dvillin said and call it a day.
If your still planning on jacking the car up i would prob take the wheels right off
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well i live in michigan and it gets pretty cold here in the winter. I have a detached garage at my house but sometimes a little water gets in the garage nothing serious though. I have a corvette car cover i purchased and will add fuel stabilizer. I have been told by a few people i should jack it up to avoid getting flat spots on the tires.
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I hope you are not putting it on jack stands for the purpose of storing it for the Winter. All you need to do, is top off the gas tank, put in some stabilizer if you want to, have the oil changed prior to storage, inflate the tires to 35lbs or so, clean the exterior, hook up a battery tender, cover it and call it a day. There are a few other things people do but I think I hit most of the significant ones.
Will be putting her to bed for the 3 third time shortly. I'd add putting some kinda moisture barrier tarp under it (I use visqueen).
Everythings been fine come spring.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Shore MA
well i live in michigan and it gets pretty cold here in the winter. I have a detached garage at my house but sometimes a little water gets in the garage nothing serious though. I have a corvette car cover i purchased and will add fuel stabilizer. I have been told by a few people i should jack it up to avoid getting flat spots on the tires.
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Drifting
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From: 1000 Islands Ontario
Top up the tank, add fuel staibizer, and drive home.
Change the oi, and do a detail wax job.
I jack my C6 up a few inches and slip 14" X 18" pieces of 3/4" plywood under each tire. Than I lower the car.
If I was storing a vehicle in an unheated garage, I would lay down a 10' X 20' sheet of 6 mil poly first - this will help reduce moisture.
Battery tender and car cover are next, and you are good to go.
Sad time. I hate winter.
M......
Change the oi, and do a detail wax job.
I jack my C6 up a few inches and slip 14" X 18" pieces of 3/4" plywood under each tire. Than I lower the car.
If I was storing a vehicle in an unheated garage, I would lay down a 10' X 20' sheet of 6 mil poly first - this will help reduce moisture.
Battery tender and car cover are next, and you are good to go.
Sad time. I hate winter.
M......
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Had my last Vet for 6 winters. Used to use stabilizer in my ATV's and snowmobiles untill I noticed a red residue in the bottom of the gas tanks.
Quit using it about 10 years ago. Two boats and an RV are stored from Sept till end of May with NO stabilizer and no harmful effects. In my opinion stabilizer is nothing but snake oil and can cause more harm than good.
For winter storage my car gets washed and waxed, battery is disconnected, and then it is covered. About half way into the storage period I take off the cover and reconnect the battery and start it up for about 20-30 minutes and then let it cool and recover it.
Thats it. Simply no reason to do anything with the tires or fuel system.
Quit using it about 10 years ago. Two boats and an RV are stored from Sept till end of May with NO stabilizer and no harmful effects. In my opinion stabilizer is nothing but snake oil and can cause more harm than good.
For winter storage my car gets washed and waxed, battery is disconnected, and then it is covered. About half way into the storage period I take off the cover and reconnect the battery and start it up for about 20-30 minutes and then let it cool and recover it.
Thats it. Simply no reason to do anything with the tires or fuel system.
Drifting
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From: Danville IL
I've been storing one vehicle or another for almost 20 years in unheated garages or storage facilities.
1. Full tank of gas.
2. No fuel additives.
3. Battery tender (not charger).
4. Oil change if it's due.
Tire flat spots? That occurred long ago with previous tire technology. But not any more.
1. Full tank of gas.
2. No fuel additives.
3. Battery tender (not charger).
4. Oil change if it's due.
Tire flat spots? That occurred long ago with previous tire technology. But not any more.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wisconsin
I just put mine away for the winter once again. All that I do is put about four additional pounds of air in each tire, fuel stabilzer. I use fabric softener sheets in the exhause pipes and inside the car. I do leave the windows open just a bit and put the battery maintainer on it.
Have done this with the last two Vettes and have not had a problem.
As long as you use some common sense, all will be well until spring.
Have done this with the last two Vettes and have not had a problem.
As long as you use some common sense, all will be well until spring.
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From: Southington CT
I drive in winter when the sun is shining and the roads are dry. Life if too short. It is just a car. I am amazed at how crazy people get over their Corvettes. Can you believe I was out today and it rained!!!! I actually went to a restaurant, stopped at the grocery store and package store on the way home. Yes, parking lots.
When I first brought the car home I started getting stressed about it. I have always kept my cars clean and waxed and treated them decently. If I have to stress about how many miles I should drive, if I should drive it in the rain, will I get a ding in a parking lot or whatever, what is the use?
When I first brought the car home I started getting stressed about it. I have always kept my cars clean and waxed and treated them decently. If I have to stress about how many miles I should drive, if I should drive it in the rain, will I get a ding in a parking lot or whatever, what is the use?
Drifting
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From: Cambridge Illinois
If the car is going into storage, check the mileage and see if the diff. fluid,brake fluid, clutch fluid/ autotrans strainer needs to be serviced. These are some of the most neglected services on the Vette. Most owners are so fussy with the type and brand of oil and filter yet they don't know if their differential fluid needs changing.
A tire engineer at a Funfest seminar this year advised that tires no longer need to be stored off the floor and leave the tp at the # on the door post.
A tire engineer at a Funfest seminar this year advised that tires no longer need to be stored off the floor and leave the tp at the # on the door post.
