Putting my Car away for the Winter - Tips - Page 2 - 6SpeedOnline

#16

11-13-2012 | 05:07 PM

Carlitos way

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Originally Posted by SKYKING

When I put my car away for the long winter nap I:
1. Change oil and filter.
2. Put desiccant packs inside the trunk and on the driver and passenger foot wells to eliminate moisture inside.
3. Put 50 psi of nitrogen in each tire.
4. Put Sta-bil in fuel and drive for at least 30 minutes to mix it and heat oil to get rid of any moisture.
5. Remove wiper blades and put Styrofoam under wiper arms where they touch the windshield.
6. After engine cools put plastic bags over exhaust tips.
7. Clean wheels, brakes, and tires.
8. Connect Battery Tender on battery
9. Cover and don't touch it until next spring.

I was always told that it was not necessary to change the oil and filter since the car's engine will not be running for a long period and therefore there are no benefits. The perfect time to change the oil is right before you put back the car on the road. This will flush the oil that was sitting there for a few months and the new oil will clean the engine before the first start.

I would also add to the list:
10. Leave windows opened by 1inch for air flow and to keep humidity out of the car.
11. Keep your garage's temperature around 60-70 degrees

#17

11-17-2012 | 09:31 AM

Spatia

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What are your guys thoughts on fuel level? Should the tank be full, half, empty?

#18

11-17-2012 | 10:03 AM

svoshop

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Originally Posted by Spatia

What are your guys thoughts on fuel level? Should the tank be full, half, empty?

The tank should be filled to the brim. Less space for moisture.

Mike

#19

11-17-2012 | 01:33 PM

bbywu

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Originally Posted by SKYKING

I do pretty much the same, but skip the N2...I over inflate and park on either Flatstoppers or carpet remnants. I use DampRid as my desssicant.

I also add mouse traps around the car.

Last edited by bbywu; 11-17-2012 at 01:46 PM.

#20

11-17-2012 | 07:12 PM

lardog

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Originally Posted by Carlitos way

I was always told that it was not necessary to change the oil and filter since the car's engine will not be running for a long period and therefore there are no benefits.

So you think its ok to leave the dirty carbon, alkalies, and acid contaminated used oil in your TT over winter? CHANGE THE OIL BEFORE YOU PUT IT AWAY FOR WINTER!!!!!