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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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Well, it's now done for the season.

I have 20-50 in her so I willl need to change that out to what, 10-30?
Also, how often should I crank it over? Is there anything else I need to worry about?
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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No one does anything special?
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Minnesota park it with old oil, spray rims with wd40 to keep from rusting or anything, fuel stabilizer, car cover. I dont run mine at all in winter if im not working on it. Ohh i add dryer sheets to inside to keep it smelling good i also tape up the exhaust on the car that runs dumps.
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I live in Northern Virginia, where the nights may get into the 20's but most days are above freezing. My winterizing routine is:
- check tire pressure
- add Sta-Bil
- top off gas tank
- disconnect battery cables
- connect battery tender (float charger)
- put on car cover

I try to give it a wash & wax before the end of the season, but that doesn't always happen. I've heard dryer sheets are also good for keeping mice out. I had not heard of putting WD-40 on the rims before. Moisture is not a big problem in my garage. You could consider putting pieces of plywood under your tires if you're worried about moisture from the concrete dry-rotting your tires. Some people recommend changing the oil before storing...but I haven't done that myself in years. Lastly, like jp1967stang, I rarely start it during the winter unless I'm working on it.

Good luck.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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what is winter?
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rmodel65
what is winter?
Gotta wake up early enough in Georgia to catch it. Was at benning for a bit and i hated the winter their temp changes to much.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rmodel65
what is winter?
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For me

- tank below 1/4 and stabil
- charge the battery and then disconnect
- used to have some dessicant bags to put over the brakes but havent got any on hand now.
- Mouse traps under the car and around the garage, hopefully kill them before they get in the car.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Try to minimize air changes from cold to warm. In other words if it's been in the twenties overnight but now a rainy warm front has rolled in and it's in the forties, don't open the garage door. This keeps moisture from forming on all the surfaces of the car. Think of a cold glass of beer in the summer. Gradual change is key.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Oxnard Montalvo
Think of a cold glass of beer in the summer.
I can do that. And now I can't stop, thank you very much.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jp1967stang
Ohh i add dryer sheets to inside to keep it smelling good i also tape up the exhaust on the car that runs dumps.
Never heard of dryer sheets. Keep that in mind once I get to that point. Tape up exhaust....what for? Do you mean tape over tailpipe? And as I'm new and don't know you, what do you mean 'runs dumps'?



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