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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Norcal CA
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Can any of you tell me what to do to prevent rust? Where do you store your cars? I am new to the area. I am surprised about how much rust I see in the Chicago area. I am concerned about my car getting rusted?
1. What should I do to the garage to prevent parts from rusting?
2. How often should I run the heater in the garage?
3. My car is now in an enclosed trailer. Should I leave it in the trailer throughout the winter? I was planning on bringing in the chassis into the garage.
4. The basement is dry should any parts go into the basement?
I am trying to figure out what I should do since I do not want any rust.
1. What should I do to the garage to prevent parts from rusting?
2. How often should I run the heater in the garage?
3. My car is now in an enclosed trailer. Should I leave it in the trailer throughout the winter? I was planning on bringing in the chassis into the garage.
4. The basement is dry should any parts go into the basement?
I am trying to figure out what I should do since I do not want any rust.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 274
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From: San Antonio, TX
You should be fine if you park your car during the winter and keeping it away from salty roads. I have zero rust on my '99 car and never drive it during the snowy months. By the way.... if you are looking for a rust preventative.... think, "WD-40"
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Charlotte, NC
Also in the garage I would lay a rubber backed carpet under the car this will help keep moisture from coming up throught the concrete.
Anyway good luck and welcome to the midwest!
-=Rick
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From: St. Charles IL
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I would recommend heating your garage at a constant temperature all the time. This will prevent condensation from occuring on the metal components of your car. 55-60 degrees should do it, idea is to keep the temperature of the metal above dew point at all times. Good idea that Rick had as well, moisture barrier under the car. Other winter layup tips:
1. Fill the fuel tank full, add stabilizer per mfr. instructions.
2. Over inflate the tires by 10 pounds to prevent flat spotting.
3. Change the oil and filter.
4. Disconnect the battery and keep it charged up with a battery tender.
5. Thoroughly clean the inside of the car. Any food scraps invite critters.
6. Don't store dog food, garbage, or bird seed in the garage, invites critters.
7. Cover the car with a breathable car cover to keep it nice and clean.
8. Once the car is laid up don't start it occasionally. This does more harm then good by introducing moisture to the oil and dry starts. Many people will produce arguments regarding this. The engine will be just fine over the course of the winter.
1. Fill the fuel tank full, add stabilizer per mfr. instructions.
2. Over inflate the tires by 10 pounds to prevent flat spotting.
3. Change the oil and filter.
4. Disconnect the battery and keep it charged up with a battery tender.
5. Thoroughly clean the inside of the car. Any food scraps invite critters.
6. Don't store dog food, garbage, or bird seed in the garage, invites critters.
7. Cover the car with a breathable car cover to keep it nice and clean.
8. Once the car is laid up don't start it occasionally. This does more harm then good by introducing moisture to the oil and dry starts. Many people will produce arguments regarding this. The engine will be just fine over the course of the winter.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: NE Illinois IL
I have one of these and it works really well, though it limits my access to the car as I need to dry out the desiccant each time I open the bag. Still, for the winter, it is nice to have.
http://www.carbag.com/
http://www.carbag.com/
