Storing the Z for long periods

SmoothZ · 04-10-2010, 07:56 AM

I store my Z for at least 4-5 months at a time. I fill the gas tank and use SeaFoam or Stabil before filling up.

I also change the oil and make sure everything is lubed and not leaking.

I suggest you either get a battery tender or take out the battery completely and store it in a dry spot.

As for the tires, I either have the car jacked up with the wheels off or I use wheel dollies. I think people use carpet squares to prevent flat spotting. Definitely fill up the tires up to 40psi or so.

If you're worried about mice, use drier sheets in your engine bay or on your wheels.

drdre8424 · 05-31-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I store my Z for at least 4-5 months at a time. I fill the gas tank and use SeaFoam or Stabil before filling up.

I also change the oil and make sure everything is lubed and not leaking.

I suggest you either get a battery tender or take out the battery completely and store it in a dry spot.

As for the tires, I either have the car jacked up with the wheels off or I use wheel dollies. I think people use carpet squares to prevent flat spotting. Definitely fill up the tires up to 40psi or so.

If you're worried about mice, use drier sheets in your engine bay or on your wheels.

i'm also gonna be storing my Z for about 6-8 mts due to a deployment, i'm looking into storage facilities now...do you guys have any other storage tips?

about the battery, can i just disconnect the terminals or do i have to compety remove it?

04-10-2010, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 37	I store my Z for at least 4-5 months at a time. I fill the gas tank and use SeaFoam or Stabil before filling up. I also change the oil and make sure everything is lubed and not leaking. I suggest you either get a battery tender or take out the battery completely and store it in a dry spot. As for the tires, I either have the car jacked up with the wheels off or I use wheel dollies. I think people use carpet squares to prevent flat spotting. Definitely fill up the tires up to 40psi or so. If you're worried about mice, use drier sheets in your engine bay or on your wheels. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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