Storing during winter ... Need TIPS!
LOK[R9]
10-25-2003, 03:19 PM
Hi guys,
I'm storing my 94 civic and want to know if wny of you have any tips. Thx in advance.
I'm storing my 94 civic and want to know if wny of you have any tips. Thx in advance.
BullShifter
10-25-2003, 04:00 PM
Store it with a full tank of gas w/ a fuel stabilizer added.
Clean well before storing
You may want to put moth balls in & around the car to prevent critters
Lift & support properly - tires off the ground
Plug the tail pipe - critters love making nests in mufflers - also will use air filters as nests - chew them all up, chew wires, etc.
Bag the tires - apply tire dressing & seal inside garbage bag or tire bag
Carpet under the car / cover car
Disconnect & trickle charge battery
Change the oil before storing
Clean well before storing
You may want to put moth balls in & around the car to prevent critters
Lift & support properly - tires off the ground
Plug the tail pipe - critters love making nests in mufflers - also will use air filters as nests - chew them all up, chew wires, etc.
Bag the tires - apply tire dressing & seal inside garbage bag or tire bag
Carpet under the car / cover car
Disconnect & trickle charge battery
Change the oil before storing
LOK[R9]
10-27-2003, 05:17 PM
Did you mean change the oil before "storing" or before starting it again after winter?
Miataracer
10-27-2003, 05:22 PM
before ya store it... :smile:
BullShifter
10-27-2003, 11:08 PM
Acutally depending on how long its stored you may want to change it before & after. I meant to say change the oil before *storing*. When it does come time to start it up, it would be wise to at least install a new oil filter, pre-filled w/ oil. You do that so oil pressure builds quicker
LOK[R9]
10-28-2003, 05:04 PM
OK! Thanx .... Actually I'm storing it for three months. If you think of anything else ... let me know :P
And thanx a lot Miataracer for not being harsh on your reply :p :lol2:
And thanx a lot Miataracer for not being harsh on your reply :p :lol2:
Miataracer
10-28-2003, 05:30 PM
lol... you are welcome
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