Winter Storage

[danewilson77]

Ran across these idea's for winter storage and thought I would share....

1. Wash it up really good.

2. Wax.

3. Drive around the block to dry brakes off.

4. Fill tank with fuel. This will help prevent condensation from forming in the tank. A fuel stabilizer will also help keep the fuel "fresh" until spring.

5. Add an extra 10-15 PSI of air to each tire to prevent tires from developing "flat spots"

6. Install a battercharger designed to maintain a full battery. A conventional "trickle charger" can overcharge a battery if left on all the time.

7. Change engine oil and filter if it has not been done from some time. Used engine oil becomes contaiminated by moisture and products of combustion, replacing the oil will prevent this from happening.

8. Sprinkle moth balls around the exterior of your vehicle if you suspect micemay be in the area. The odor can keep mice away from making a winter home in your car. A plastic bag can also be placed over your tailpipe.

9. Park in gear, or in PARK if an auto. DO NOT apply parking brake

10. Pull the plugs and fog the cylinders with WD40, re-install the plugs. WD is a water disbursement agent and will keep the bores dry and pit free. And once put away ---- don't drive it until spring.

11. Cover up if you want as well

It is also best not to start your car during storage, over 90% of all engine wear occurs during the first moments of a cold start. Idling your engine can also build up harmful moisture. If you do choose to periodically start your car, bring it up to operating temprature by driving it instead of allowing it to idle.

[gr330zhp]

Yes....

Laundry fabric softener sheets also work good to keep rodents away...smell good too

[danewilson77]

Added #10 above.

[jjcools]

Nice, will keep in mind if I ever move to a cold climate.

[danewilson77]

Bump...so you guys can start planning.

[sum1orotha]

Ran across these idea's for winter storage and thought I would share....

6. Install a battercharger designed to maintain a full battery. A conventional "trickle charger" can overcharge a battery if left on all the time.

Can anyone recommend a charger that is designed to do this?

I plan on "storing" my ZHP for this first winter, but will be probably be taking it out maybe once every two weeks on nice days to keep the fluids flowing and to prevent any moisture from building up. So it won't be completely untouched all winter, just not kept as the daily driver.

[MrMaico]

Can anyone recommend a charger that is designed to do this?

I plan on "storing" my ZHP for this first winter, but will be probably be taking it out maybe once every two weeks on nice days to keep the fluids flowing and to prevent any moisture from building up. So it won't be completely untouched all winter, just not kept as the daily driver.

This is what I use...works great............

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000FQBWCY

[mikeyb74]

Winter storage what is that?

[kayger12]

Winter storage what is that?

I think that's when you keep your beer in the snow just outside the garage so it's extra cold.

[mikeyb74]

I think that's when you keep your beer in the snow just outside the garage so it's extra cold.

LOL...I do that winter storage.