Storing for 6 months?

[427435]

Stabil, a battery tender, and extra pressure in the tires and you should be good.

However, getting some of the load off the springs and tires would also be a good idea. I park my motor home for about 6 months and I use it's leveling jacks to get most of the load off the springs and tires Putting the car on jack stands can't hurt anything and the springs and tires may benefit. That's worked for me the last 7 years, anyway.

Oh, and it's a good idea to do an oil change shortly before storing the car.

 

[scottdk]

Stabil, a battery tender, and extra pressure in the tires and you should be good.

However, getting some of the load off the springs and tires would also be a good idea. I park my motor home for about 6 months and I use it's leveling jacks to get most of the load off the springs and tires Putting the car on jack stands can't hurt anything and the springs and tires may benefit. That's worked for me the last 7 years, anyway.

Oh, and it's a good idea to do an oil change shortly before storing the car.

Totally agree with your first line about the Stabil, trickle charger and extra psi in the tires. Could you elaberate on why to change to oil before storage? The oil should be changed once the vehicle is "out" of storage and back on the road anyway...

 

[427435]

Totally agree with your first line about the Stabil, trickle charger and extra psi in the tires. Could you elaberate on why to change to oil before storage? The oil should be changed once the vehicle is "out" of storage and back on the road anyway...

It's a lot better for the interior of the engine to have fresh oil on the surfaces than oil that may have some acid/water/? whatever contamination. It's kind of like sheets, I prefer sleeping on clean ones. While it is parked, there will not be much (if any) addition contaminates due to the sealed nature of the crankcase, so just take it out and drive it.

 

[DEPOTDaddy]

Hey Philth,

My car has been in storage since the late fall, I recommend oil change, stabil in the gas tank, a trickle charger, I use the CTEK 7002, treat the leather with a good conditioner, finally buy a set of Flat Stoppers. The Flat Stoppers are so light weight, easy to use, they are wider that your tires, each wheel rest within the contoured craddle...resulting in no flat spots. Some like to lay dryer sheets or Arm & Hammer inside for a freshness. Finally of course a good breathable car cover.

Thank you for serving, may God keep you for a safe return.

 

[Philth]

Thanks! I was looking at the Flat Stoppers but they are $250!

 

[shagnat]

Thanks! I was looking at the Flat Stoppers but they are $250!

I saw that too......... ridiculous IMO.

 

[DEPOTDaddy]

The are less, $189 at CARID. They come in two sizes, I wouldn't pay the $$250 either, I purchased the 10 inch width more than enough for the Genny's tires. Something else, I read that some have placed kitty litter in a tray under their stored auto to absorb any moisture....that's a thought.

 

[427435]

Any flat spot I've ever had from a car sitting for months (the Vettes and the motor home) have all disappeared in a few miles of driving.

 

[RickyBobby]

You will be fine just disconnect the battery.

 

[scottdk]

You will be fine just disconnect the battery.

No need to disconnect the battery since there is a master fuse between the driver door and dash can be tripped, but no reason to do any of this if a trickle charger is hooked up. Just like many electronic devices such as cell phone, laptops etc. the battery(s) will loose their charge over time even not in use.

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