SrMichi Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 what should i do in order to get the car ready for winter storage? it's only getting covered up and left on my driveway since i don't have a garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRONDOG442 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Might i recommend this fine storage area: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Stabilize the gas, I usually leave a quarter tank when I store my corvair. I try to clean up the interior, so nothing stinks when you open the doors in the spring. I make sure all my tires have the right amount of air in them. I put kitty litter in a pan, under the motor and the gas tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMichi Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 interior was clean up i think two or three weeks ago so im good. ill check out to tire pressure how come kitty litter? what about the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Kitty litter will pick up any dripping oil and It helps absorb moisture. I would pull the positive cable on the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would pull the positive cable on the battery. definitely. unless you have a battery tender, or something similar, then pull the battery itself and hook it up to that, lets it live longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 If the cover will be secure, I'd open the windows a crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would pull the positive cable on the battery. definitely. unless you have a battery tender, or something similar, then pull the battery itself and hook it up to that, lets it live longer... I remove my battery and Hook it up a battery tender in my basement. Or any trickle charger would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would pull the positive cable on the battery. definitely. unless you have a battery tender, or something similar, then pull the battery itself and hook it up to that, lets it live longer... I remove my battery and Hook it up a battery tender in my basement. Or any trickle charger would work. i wouldn't say any, since even a .5 amp charger could get a battery in good condition above 14.7 volts given enough time... mine hits 14.4, then adds only enough power to keep it floating at 13.5 volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 If you're parking on a soft surface, lay some wood under each tire so it doesn't sink. Remove the battery and keep it in your basement on a shelf... Or in your garage if its heated. Don't let the battery sit on concrete, that WILL kill it! Check tire pressure. Add fuel stabilizer. If its outside, roll up the windows all the way, but put your HVAC controls on "vent" so the interior gets fresh air. Line the interior with dryer sheets to keep away rodents... will also make the car smell nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Since your keeping it outside, Put something over the tailpipe, to prevent rodents from moving in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3pt1lumina Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hopefully you have it stored on pavement outside...if not put some wood underneath it. I do a full tank of gas with stabilizer. From what I've read, by leaving room for moisture to gather in the tank it will rot the tank and hurt the gas in the tank. So I just fill up before storage. I set the tires to 40 psi so they don't have flat spots in the spring. I also usually change the oil before I put mine away. Wash/wax and vacuum the interior. Dirt now will mean you have to clean it in the spring. And like one of the above posts, if you leave something inside that is nasty, it will haunt you in the spring. And the kitty litter will prevent moisture from gathering on the underside. Although if it is outside, there really is no point since snow will blow underneath it anyways. I leave the batteries connected on the Luminas...haven't had one die on me yet. On the older cars I disconnect them. I've been storing at least 7-9 cars for the past few years (mine and my dad's) and I never have a problem when I take them out in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Park it, turn the engine off. Remove key. Lock doors (optional). Walk away. When you need it get in a nd start it up. Boost if necessary. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Might i recommend this fine storage area: What an ass (JK), LOLz :smilielol: But yeah, X2 on what everyone has recommended, with some of the most important being doing something with the battery, like maintainer or taking it out; line the inside with dryer sheets, and putting SeaFoam or equivalent in a full tank of gas. (Don't use Sta-Bil, it's junk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 If you're parking on a soft surface, lay some wood under each tire so it doesn't sink. Remove the battery and keep it in your basement on a shelf... Or in your garage if its heated. Don't let the battery sit on concrete, that WILL kill it! Check tire pressure. Add fuel stabilizer. If its outside, roll up the windows all the way, but put your HVAC controls on "vent" so the interior gets fresh air. Line the interior with dryer sheets to keep away rodents... will also make the car smell nice I kept the battery from my ford escort on the concrete floor in my unheated garage. For at least a year... it even got wet several times... it now temporarily lives in my 04 GP, and even started the car with no boost from sitting that long. no charging or anything either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRONDOG442 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Since your keeping it outside, Put something over the tailpipe, to prevent rodents from moving in. Jesus the ignorance on this forum increases daily! I don't know what else to say, quoting this speaks for itself. Hey 94oldsvert the best way to increase the performance of your engine is to pull your car in the garage, put the top and the garage door down, start your car, and let it run for at least 25 minutes while sitting in the drivers seat and listening to your favorite CD. Your car's recycling of the unspent hydrocarbons emitted from your exhuast will clean your engine. Let me know how much this improves your ETs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 ^You know, that's not an absolutely bad idea. It doesn't hurt anything, and it's certainly not impossible for anything small enough to crawl up there. You've never heard of mice nests in the exhaust? I've personally seen 'em blow out of a car I fixed up that had been sitting for ~5 years. I'm a die-hard snowmobiler and myself and many others do this on a sled, so I don't see why it would be a big deal on a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 If you're parking on a soft surface, lay some wood under each tire so it doesn't sink. Remove the battery and keep it in your basement on a shelf... Or in your garage if its heated. Don't let the battery sit on concrete, that WILL kill it! Check tire pressure. Add fuel stabilizer. If its outside, roll up the windows all the way, but put your HVAC controls on "vent" so the interior gets fresh air. Line the interior with dryer sheets to keep away rodents... will also make the car smell nice I kept the battery from my ford escort on the concrete floor in my unheated garage. For at least a year... it even got wet several times... it now temporarily lives in my 04 GP, and even started the car with no boost from sitting that long. no charging or anything either! I have to do it on the TGP... it eats batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3pt1lumina Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Since your keeping it outside' date=' Put something over the tailpipe, to prevent rodents from moving in. [/quote'] Jesus the ignorance on this forum increases daily! I don't know what else to say, quoting this speaks for itself. Hey 94oldsvert the best way to increase the performance of your engine is to pull your car in the garage, put the top and the garage door down, start your car, and let it run for at least 25 minutes while sitting in the drivers seat and listening to your favorite CD. Your car's recycling of the unspent hydrocarbons emitted from your exhuast will clean your engine. Let me know how much this improves your ETs. You're right about the ignorance...seems like you are the ignorant one as covering the tailpipe is recommended as well to keep the moisture out of the tailpipe. If you don't agree with the suggestion, say that... don't be an ass about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMichi Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Wow thanks for the replies. I'll try to do everything everyone suggested. About the sea foam would I put the whole bottle or should I follow the lable? I got some Lucas stuff I guess I'll return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 If you're using a car cover outdoors, you need to figure out a way to secure it so that it doesn't rub against the car when it's windy outside. If the cover isn't secure, it will abrade the paint...especially when small particles of sand and other things get on the paint or on the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmltml Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 i just put my monte in storage a few weeks ago. It's covered by sheets, a cover, and a tarp damn barn cats...lots of good info though...thanks for the ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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