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Drifting
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Does anybody have room for a C5 on their property?
Thought I'd ask.
The real question is:
While the car is sitting, can I simply unhook the battery to maximize battery life and minimize power drain?
I'll be flying down to Arizona on Sunday for the foreseeable future. I'm not sure if I'll come back for the Vette or sell it.
Until I know for certain, I would like to keep the battery in a working condition.
Thought I'd ask.
The real question is:
While the car is sitting, can I simply unhook the battery to maximize battery life and minimize power drain?
I'll be flying down to Arizona on Sunday for the foreseeable future. I'm not sure if I'll come back for the Vette or sell it.
Until I know for certain, I would like to keep the battery in a working condition.
Last edited by SL1D3R; Feb 12, 2013 at 09:41 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Western WA
And put the battery on a tender to keep it up if you're going be have it out for more than a couple of months. If the battery is already rather long in tooth, you may just wish to buy a new one when you get back.
Also, if you are contemplating storing it for 6 months+,add Gas stabilizer such as Stabil and then fill the gas tank, change the oil/filter so you have fresh oil in it while it is sitting, pump the tires up to max pressure (to minimize flat spotting), give it a fresh wax job and cover it while it is stored in a garage.
Then, upon start-up, pull the fuel pump fuse and crank the engine over in several short bursts to get oil circulating before you replace the fuse and start it up.
Good luck with whatever you're doing in AZ!
Also, if you are contemplating storing it for 6 months+,add Gas stabilizer such as Stabil and then fill the gas tank, change the oil/filter so you have fresh oil in it while it is sitting, pump the tires up to max pressure (to minimize flat spotting), give it a fresh wax job and cover it while it is stored in a garage.
Then, upon start-up, pull the fuel pump fuse and crank the engine over in several short bursts to get oil circulating before you replace the fuse and start it up.
Good luck with whatever you're doing in AZ!
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,531
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From: Western WA
