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mistermoe 11-02-2010 10:38 AM

winter storage
 
I am going to store my z in the next few weeks for a period of 4 months in a non heated private garage and I am wondering if my plan listed below is fine or if I should do something else

1) change the oil
2) top tank and put stabilizer
3) increase tire pressure to 40/42 psi
4) drive car for 30 mins
5) wash/clean/wax car
6) clean underside of the car
7) hook up battery to battery tender

should I put rubber/carpet mats under my tires? should I leave a window partially down for air?

This is the first time I store a car soo I am worrying a bit about doing it right/wrong.

Cheers

kenchan 11-02-2010 11:50 AM

1) change the oil (no need)
2) top tank and put stabilizer (i dont use stabil)
3) increase tire pressure to 40/42 psi (good!)
4) drive car for 30 mins (:confused:)
5) wash/clean/wax car (if you wash make sure it's completely dry)
6) clean underside of the car (:confused:)
7) hook up battery to battery tender (good!)

place car on Flatstoppers. :)

mistermoe 11-02-2010 02:28 PM

driving the car for 30 mins was in relation to the oil change/stabil

as for cleaning underside of a car before storing I thought that was a standard thing before you store your car...

are flatstoppers that worth it? Seem pretty expensive

kenchan 11-02-2010 02:39 PM

yah, you do want to drive the car around alittle bit if you mix stabil in your fuel.

washing your car's undercarriage is case by case. i haven't washed my Z this year, only QD and waterless washes as i dont drive the car in rain.

yes, flatstoppers are worth it. considering tires are 1200 to replace, 250 or watever it was is nothing imho. i have 2 sets. one for my G and one for my Z.

ZeeingAround 02-18-2011 05:53 PM

Had a chance to get the Z out of storage today and had the second longest drive since owning the car. what a great feeling, even though the little break in the weather won't last long. turned off the VDC too.

Skeeterbop 02-18-2011 07:20 PM

I know winter is almost over, but i had a quick question about storing it. Would using jackstands to take the weight completely off the wheels be better than Flatstoppers? Or is that what flatstoppers do?


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