Z storage and maintenance during Winter

Ubetit · 03-13-2014, 07:16 PM

Storage for 4-6 months requires no special attention. I clean mine, pull it into the garage and cover it. No battery tender, no Stabil, no dyer sheets or any other BS. 4-6 months later I uncover it, start it, drive it. I drove my car a few days ago for the first time in 5 months. Other than a mile or two of working out the tire flat-spotting, all was well. It fired right up.

forza370z · 03-13-2014, 08:35 PM

I would drive it once in a while for 3 reasons. 1. Recharge the battery. 2. Avoid the flat spots on your tires. 3. I can't help to drive my z.

But you have to drive it not let it sit there idle for 15 minutes. Otherwise the moisture or water will rust your exhaust from inside.

IDZRVIT · 03-14-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

Storage for 4-6 months requires no special attention. I clean mine, pull it into the garage and cover it. No battery tender, no Stabil, no dyer sheets or any other BS. 4-6 months later I uncover it, start it, drive it. I drove my car a few days ago for the first time in 5 months. Other than a mile or two of working out the tire flat-spotting, all was well. It fired right up.

I don't over think storing a car for a short term. I do start mine two or three times throughout the winter. Same goes for my vette. Cars run perfect every spring.

Mick_12Nismo · 03-14-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

Storage for 4-6 months requires no special attention. I clean mine, pull it into the garage and cover it. No battery tender, no Stabil, no dyer sheets or any other BS. 4-6 months later I uncover it, start it, drive it. I drove my car a few days ago for the first time in 5 months. Other than a mile or two of working out the tire flat-spotting, all was well. It fired right up.

If I had my choice I'd opt for putting some dryer sheets (specifically Bounce original scent, so the legend goes) inside my car rather than go through the real BS of having to track down electrical faults after some f'ing mouse, in addition to crapping and pissing inside the car, has chewed through an impossibly hard to track down wiring harness. To each their own. Your mileage may vary.

Best,
Mick

Ubetit · 03-14-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick_12Nismo

If I had my choice I'd opt for putting some dryer sheets (specifically Bounce original scent, so the legend goes) inside my car rather than go through the real BS of having to track down electrical faults after some f'ing mouse, in addition to crapping and pissing inside the car, has chewed through an impossibly hard to track down wiring harness. To each their own. Your mileage may vary.

Best,
Mick

You are making the assumption that dryer sheets deter mice... they don't. I've seen mice use dryer sheets as their nesting material.

But whatever makes you feel better.

blackcherry20 · 03-15-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

Storage for 4-6 months requires no special attention. I clean mine, pull it into the garage and cover it. No battery tender, no Stabil, no dyer sheets or any other BS. 4-6 months later I uncover it, start it, drive it. I drove my car a few days ago for the first time in 5 months. Other than a mile or two of working out the tire flat-spotting, all was well. It fired right up.

except for the dryer sheets...we live in the country and mice can wreak havoc so I do use dryer sheets.

Started up and drove mine yesterday for the first time since 11/1/13. No issues.

Hubby is a mech. He voiced same condensation concerns so mine sits for months w/o being started.

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Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 15	Storage for 4-6 months requires no special attention. I clean mine, pull it into the garage and cover it. No battery tender, no Stabil, no dyer sheets or any other BS. 4-6 months later I uncover it, start it, drive it. I drove my car a few days ago for the first time in 5 months. Other than a mile or two of working out the tire flat-spotting, all was well. It fired right up. gbrettin, tiger123 and Luciano13 like this.

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forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	I would drive it once in a while for 3 reasons. 1. Recharge the battery. 2. Avoid the flat spots on your tires. 3. I can't help to drive my z. But you have to drive it not let it sit there idle for 15 minutes. Otherwise the moisture or water will rust your exhaust from inside. nomodsjk likes this. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

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