Winter storage
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Burning Brakes
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Winter storage
UNFORTUNATELY...the winter months will soon be upon us...and I'll have to store my C7 in an unheated garage with a car cover. I have heavy thick rubber mats to put under wheels, and an OEM battery trickle charger...Should I fill the gas tank full??..Add a gas additive so gas wont gel...any tips or suggestions from those who face the same dilemma??
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I plan on driving my once per week in the winter. I live in the north east and there are usually some breaks in the weather where I can get it out and drive it. I don't plan on letting it sit for months on end until Spring...not gonna happen for me. These cars are made to be driven. If it's always under 40 degrees where you are, get some all season tires and drive it.
Burning Brakes
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UNFORTUNATELY...the winter months will soon be upon us...and I'll have to store my C7 in an unheated garage with a car cover. I have heavy thick rubber mats to put under wheels, and an OEM battery trickle charger...Should I fill the gas tank full??..Add a gas additive so gas wont gel...any tips or suggestions from those who face the same dilemma??
Overfill the tires by about 10 psi, change oil, fill gas tank and add additive. Put on battery trickle charger and cover car.
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From: Coralville Iowa
It's only August - calm down...........
Gas doesn't gel - it might separate some but not significantly in the time frame you are looking at (months but not years). Stabil is good - never hurts. Tires won't flat spot (although some will say they could crack). I'd fill the gas tank - less chance of condensation. Again - it's only August.
Gas doesn't gel - it might separate some but not significantly in the time frame you are looking at (months but not years). Stabil is good - never hurts. Tires won't flat spot (although some will say they could crack). I'd fill the gas tank - less chance of condensation. Again - it's only August.
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First, I agree with Mfserge; drive it occasionally and it won't matter since it's not in long term storage.
Second, there are SOOOO many threads about this in the C6 forum it's silly. Some say to overinflate the tires, some disagree. Some say to park on mats or plywood, some disagree. Some say to change the oil before storage, some say when you take it out.
Other than filling the fuel tank all the way and either disconnecting the battery or using a trickle charger, I don't believe you need to worry about much. It's a car. Sitting for a few months that way, with a cover over it, won't hurt a thing.
Second, there are SOOOO many threads about this in the C6 forum it's silly. Some say to overinflate the tires, some disagree. Some say to park on mats or plywood, some disagree. Some say to change the oil before storage, some say when you take it out.
Other than filling the fuel tank all the way and either disconnecting the battery or using a trickle charger, I don't believe you need to worry about much. It's a car. Sitting for a few months that way, with a cover over it, won't hurt a thing.
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With the exception of putting an extra 10 psi in the tires, this is what I do to my car. I'll put a few extra pounds of pressure in the tires, but in reality the tires shouldn't flat spot even if you keep it at the factory recommended level.
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For you who live up north - where we have very cold temperatures and no heated garage - you also must consider the Corvette tires which when you read the warnings should not be exposed to very cold temperatures. I will replace the Michelin's and put on other rims with tires able to be exposed to cold temperatures. The originals will be inside where it is warm. Just a thought for those who want good tires next year without cracks like we saw on pictures from Canada and northern US.
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UNFORTUNATELY...the winter months will soon be upon us...and I'll have to store my C7 in an unheated garage with a car cover. I have heavy thick rubber mats to put under wheels, and an OEM battery trickle charger...Should I fill the gas tank full??..Add a gas additive so gas wont gel...any tips or suggestions from those who face the same dilemma??
Why don't I just store it for you at my place until spring ?
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UNFORTUNATELY...the winter months will soon be upon us...and I'll have to store my C7 in an unheated garage with a car cover. I have heavy thick rubber mats to put under wheels, and an OEM battery trickle charger...Should I fill the gas tank full??..Add a gas additive so gas wont gel...any tips or suggestions from those who face the same dilemma??
i am still in total denial, so when i'm done posting this i'm jumping in the vette with the top down AND at least try to savor this summer day.
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I plan on driving my car every chance I get, that means as soon as the roads dry I will be out.
I have a 4wd for the snow, and a mita to drive on the not so nice days.
I'm getting this one to use it not stare at it in the garage, I made that mistake in 2010, I'm not doing it again.
I have a 4wd for the snow, and a mita to drive on the not so nice days.
I'm getting this one to use it not stare at it in the garage, I made that mistake in 2010, I'm not doing it again.
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If a station near you sells ethanol free gasoline, fill the tank with it and don't worry about adding any additive to the tank.
http://pure-gas.org/ for a list of stations with ethanol free gasoline.
http://pure-gas.org/ for a list of stations with ethanol free gasoline.