SpazHairlip

Winter Storage

Well, I plan on keeping my GT out of the cold weather. I don’t mind a little rain as long as I keep the wax up, but my last Vert was destroyed (the top) by water freezing on it in the winters. I’m going to keep her garaged and covered for 3 or 4 months out of the year (New England).

My question is, what is the best way to keep a car stored during the 3 or 4 months of snow, Ice, slush and salt? Do I drain all the gas, drain other fluids, start it once a week, try and drive it on a nice dry day, rotate the tires, etc.

Any tips on how to keep her tiptop over the winter while she hibernates would be great.

Also, I did buy the 6 year 75K mile Premium warranty and the 3 year 45k mile maintenance coverage, so I shouldn’t have to spend a dime on the car for 6 years if something goes wrong (other then mods J )

MikeHawke

just park it inside, disconnect the battery and use a good fuel stabilizer.

It will be fine for a few months, but I would start it every week or so and move it around a little bit to keep the tires healthy if you can. If not, don't worry about it.

It's good to drive it on the nicer, dry days too.

flyingt

I heard someone here say park her on foam to avoid flat spots on the tires. They also have a trickle charger to keep the battery fresh. I plan on storing as well over winter since Ohio has some crap weather come Dec.

don_w

I'm trying to remember what day winter is here in San Diego?????????????

Sorry, couldn't resist... I'm just glad my pony will be driven all 12 months of the year!!

budgy

I wish I had a second car so I wcould protect my car from the harsh winter here. But I suppose its almost less maintenance intensive to just buy winter tires every few years

WLDFILY

Sure ... rub it in. I ordered my car last May, did not get it until Dec 28th. I could not drive it until March April, had to wait for the snow to go away.

don_w

Ugghhhh, that sux... I am 46 years old, and have never lived where it snows. I intend on keeping that streak intact until I assume room temperature...

WLDFILY

I have always lived in the Pacific NW where we always get snow. I would love to see a winter with out the cold & white stuff.... that way I could drive my mustang all the time instead of putting her up for 6 or more months

delurker

I think it comes on a Thursday, but since it only happens once a year, I also forget.

MikeHawke

i have snow tires for my car. fug it. i drive her in teh snow all the time. [8D]