Winterizing
First step is to make sure you have the security number because you will be taking out the battery which will reset the system after you put it back in.
Indoors is better then not.
Heated is better then not.
Carcover is better then not.
- Clean the car.
- Wax the car. There is no such thing as waxing it to many times.
- Vacuum the interior. Wash the carpeting if you can.
- If indoors and on concrete, put down a heavy piece of plastic to prevent condensation on the undercarriage.
- Take out the spark plugs
- Put oil into the cylinder and hand turn it a dozen times to make sure everything is coated.
- Put the plugs back in. Some people think you should put some anti-seazing on them, but I haven't had any issues.
- Disconnect and take out the battery. Store in a dry warm place (or it will discharge faster)
- Put some grease (or WD-40) on the door, trunk and hood latches so they don't get rusty.
- Check all fluid levels and make sure they are filled. You are allowed to skip the window washer fluid level.
- To prevent mice from finding a new home, either load up the engine bay with moth balls, or stuff rags into the intake.
- Jack up the car. You may want to take off the rims and store them seperately.
- If outdoors, take off the wiper blades so they don't get stuck to the window.
In the spring do the following (the order isn't all that important. Its obvious in some spots). Take out the mothballs and rags. Put the tires back on. Lower the car. Charge the battery. Put the batter in. Reenter your security code. Change the oil. Start the car. Enjoy the summer.
