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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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Im getting my car ready for storage. I need some help on some things to do before putting it away for the winter.
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Mouse traps, around the perimeter of wherever you are storing the car, since mice won't run across the center of a floor.

Dry gas, consider disconnecting the battery and hooking it to a trickle charger. Don't worry about lifting the car unless it's going to be sitting for 6 months.
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Mouse traps, around the perimeter of wherever you are storing the car, since mice won't run across the center of a floor.

Dry gas, consider disconnecting the battery and hooking it to a trickle charger. Don't worry about lifting the car unless it's going to be sitting for 6 months.
I have never stoared a car. Why would you want to put it up on a lift if longer than 6 months?
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Mouse traps, around the perimeter of wherever you are storing the car, since mice won't run across the center of a floor.

Dry gas, consider disconnecting the battery and hooking it to a trickle charger. Don't worry about lifting the car unless it's going to be sitting for 6 months.
I have never stoared a car. Why would you want to put it up on a lift if longer than 6 months?
bad for the tires to sit in one spot
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Wouldnt it be bad for the shocks though? Becasue there always extended?
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the best way to prevent flat spots in the tires is to keep the tires fully inflated.

My I also suggest using dryer sheets, yes dryer sheets placed around the wheels since mice hate the smell of those really stinky ones. (sure beats moth *****)
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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dont lift it, just use some foam pads to park on,

get a batter tender, not charger

fill up the gas tank, add dry gas, do an oil change, and detail the car, also get a breathable car cover from covercraft

do NOT start it unless you plan on driving it for a good 20 miles
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Wouldnt it be bad for the shocks though? Becasue there always extended?
You put the floor jacks under the suspension points so the shocks aren't fully extended.
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