Winterize?
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Heel & Toe
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Winterize?
Hey!
I have a 2010 GS Coupe.. just picked it up now it has 189 miles on it.. might hit 300 miles or so before winter actually hits... any ideas on how to winterize a new car?
Do I need anything?
I have a 2010 GS Coupe.. just picked it up now it has 189 miles on it.. might hit 300 miles or so before winter actually hits... any ideas on how to winterize a new car?
Do I need anything?
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I am sure it doesn't hurt anything, but it would just bug me to death not to have it broken in yet and then sitting for 3-5 months. I would get those 500 miles on her first.
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Heel & Toe
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I agree with that! I'm trying to get the 500 miles but winter is approaching quickly! And according to the manual I can't really take it on a road trip to WI or something - Everyone is telling me not to sustain a certain speed for longer then 15 minutes! 
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There are plenty of good battery tenders. I've been using the Shumacher Tender for years and they work great. You can find it at most Wal*Marts.
Do a Search, you'll find a lot of suggestions.
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Where are located in Chicago? Burbs or actually in the city?I am keeping my car on the road as long as possible, normally I put it away week before Thanksgiving or that week so long as there is no salt on the roads yet
You should be able to rack up another 500 miles in the next couple weeks. If you have trouble....I'll drive your car some for ya
I have a 70 mile round trip commute to work each dayWith regards to storage, as a few others have said:
Battery Tender (NOT Trickle charger)- A MUST
Top off fuel and add Stabil Fuel Stabilizer
Fill tires to 35-40PSI
Rodent protection (if that is a concern where you are storing) lots of different urban myths as to what works...I've used Dryer sheets and moth ***** and never had a problem
Car cover
That is about it. Also, lots of opinions on this, but once I store mine, I do not start it or drive it until I am ready to take it out of storage for the season.
Last edited by FrankTank; Oct 26, 2010 at 04:27 PM.
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Batteries Plus sells them. I believe the NCM sells them as well.
You can also purchase a Deltran extension cable in a couple of different lengths if required to suit your needs.
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Looks like everyone has you covered but to make it easy here's everything in list form. This list has been around the Forum for many years and while not everyone necessarily follows it exactly it is a good base to start from. Just pick and choose what you want to do with your car: 
Fill gas tank and add Sta-Bil; run through fuel lines (15 - 20 minutes driving).
Change oil and filter. (at only 300 - 500 miles you really don't need to)
Park on moisture barrier (plastic, wood, just keep tires off bare concrete)
Inflate tires to 38 psi cold.
Apply sealant, wax, etc. to exterior paint.
Apply leather dressing to seat panel.
Apply vinyl dressing to interior; and to exterior black trim pieces.
Hook up Battery Tender.
Crack windows a bit.
Cover with inside car cover.
Fill gas tank and add Sta-Bil; run through fuel lines (15 - 20 minutes driving).
Change oil and filter. (at only 300 - 500 miles you really don't need to)
Park on moisture barrier (plastic, wood, just keep tires off bare concrete)
Inflate tires to 38 psi cold.
Apply sealant, wax, etc. to exterior paint.
Apply leather dressing to seat panel.
Apply vinyl dressing to interior; and to exterior black trim pieces.
Hook up Battery Tender.
Crack windows a bit.
Cover with inside car cover.
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My C5 was stored every winter and i would start it once every 2 weeks and never had a battery problem,had it for ten years.(installed a new battery once) Did the same with my 08 for the past 2 years,im not sure if i really need a battery tender.Any thoughts??
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Burning Brakes
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If you dont start it ever 2 weeks, get a tender. I have never need one for any of my cars I have stored in the past. I just start it up every two weeks. Had no problems.