Winter storage question (and new winter mod)

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 08:13 PM

I was not able to find/afford covered/heated/etc storage for the car, so she'll be spending some time under a cover and getting the occasional weekend drive when its not snowy/icy/salty out.

Seeing as I still plan on driving her a bit to keep the fluids moving, do I really need to do anything else besides add some Stabil to a full tank of gas when she sits?

Here is my winter beater

Not bad for $1000, eh? Just needs new tires (getting installed Saturday), and the typical fluid and filter changes when you buy anything used.

usafimj · December 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM

sweet. run over all those hybrids now

1FUN4RD · December 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM

Keep a trickle charger on it like a "Battery Tender'
Over inflate your tires by about 5lbs (helps avoid flat spots from sitting)

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

Man, there aren't any hybrids in Detroit

Originally Posted by usafimj

sweet. run over all those hybrids now

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

Good call 1FUN. I will indeed make sure tire pressure is up a bit. I also have a trickle charger, and regular charger, but I don't have an outside electrical outlet

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 08:19 PM

On a side note, the truck is rusty as all hell. Anyone know of any good "rust stopping" products?

1FUN4RD · December 2nd, 2008, 08:20 PM

Ok, & get an outside power outlet

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 08:21 PM

I'm moving into a new house (with a GARAGE!!!) in the next month or two, so I'm not too concerned at this point with putting any more money into a rental home.

Originally Posted by 1FUN4RD

Ok, & get an outside power outlet

usafimj · December 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM

run an extension cord out to the car lol

1FUN4RD · December 2nd, 2008, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by usafimj

run an extension cord out to the car lol

+2

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 08:38 PM

I'll be starting and/or driving the car 1-2 times per week during the winter, so is it really that necessary?

War Machine 115 · December 2nd, 2008, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by tribaltek

On a side note, the truck is rusty as all hell. Anyone know of any good "rust stopping" products?

Por-15 retailers, clear coat protectant, rust preventive paint, fuel tank sealer

Guys I work with have used this under their pickups and on boats and stuff...they all love it.

06RedfireGT · December 2nd, 2008, 09:26 PM

Not bad for $1000. What's it got under the hood? 300ci I6? 302? 351?

MikeD05GT · December 2nd, 2008, 09:28 PM

put it on jackstands. dont over-inflate the tires...

MikeD05GT · December 2nd, 2008, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by tribaltek

I'll be starting and/or driving the car 1-2 times per week during the winter, so is it really that necessary?

its not nesessary at all dude. you have a basically brand new car. its not a 45 year old car that needs 2 hours to warm up lol... it wont kill it to sit for a few days

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 09:31 PM

Thanks man, I'll check that out!

Originally Posted by War Machine 115

Por-15 retailers, clear coat protectant, rust preventive paint, fuel tank sealer

Guys I work with have used this under their pickups and on boats and stuff...they all love it.

tribaltek · December 2nd, 2008, 09:32 PM

300ci I-6, or otherwise known as the indestructible motor

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Not bad for $1000. What's it got under the hood? 300ci I6? 302? 351?

6erstang2002 · December 30th, 2010, 12:33 AM

not sure if it matters.. i have my stored in my pole barn.. i start it up once a week.
but before i do i train aobut a quart of oil and put it back through my engine before i start it up.. trying to help prevent are wear and tear becuase of tried seals or anything not being lubricated enough when you start it.

Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT · December 30th, 2010, 12:37 AM

thread back form the dead..........

December 2nd, 2008, 08:13 PM	#1
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	Winter storage question (and new winter mod) I was not able to find/afford covered/heated/etc storage for the car, so she'll be spending some time under a cover and getting the occasional weekend drive when its not snowy/icy/salty out. Seeing as I still plan on driving her a bit to keep the fluids moving, do I really need to do anything else besides add some Stabil to a full tank of gas when she sits? Here is my winter beater Not bad for $1000, eh? Just needs new tires (getting installed Saturday), and the typical fluid and filter changes when you buy anything used. __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

December 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM	#2
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	sweet. run over all those hybrids now __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

December 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM	#3
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,360 iTrader: 3 reviews	Keep a trickle charger on it like a "Battery Tender' Over inflate your tires by about 5lbs (helps avoid flat spots from sitting) __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

December 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM	#5
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	Good call 1FUN. I will indeed make sure tire pressure is up a bit. I also have a trickle charger, and regular charger, but I don't have an outside electrical outlet __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

December 2nd, 2008, 08:19 PM	#6
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	On a side note, the truck is rusty as all hell. Anyone know of any good "rust stopping" products? __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

December 2nd, 2008, 08:20 PM	#7
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,360 iTrader: 3 reviews	Ok, & get an outside power outlet __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

December 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM	#9
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	run an extension cord out to the car lol __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

December 2nd, 2008, 08:38 PM	#11
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'll be starting and/or driving the car 1-2 times per week during the winter, so is it really that necessary? __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

December 2nd, 2008, 09:26 PM	#13
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,216 iTrader: 2 reviews	Not bad for $1000. What's it got under the hood? 300ci I6? 302? 351? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

December 2nd, 2008, 09:28 PM	#14
MikeD05GT MM Fanatic 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 3,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	put it on jackstands. dont over-inflate the tires...

December 30th, 2010, 12:33 AM	#18
6erstang2002 Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 272 iTrader: 0 reviews	not sure if it matters.. i have my stored in my pole barn.. i start it up once a week. but before i do i train aobut a quart of oil and put it back through my engine before i start it up.. trying to help prevent are wear and tear becuase of tried seals or anything not being lubricated enough when you start it. __________________

December 30th, 2010, 12:37 AM	#19
Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 606 iTrader: 1 reviews	thread back form the dead.......... __________________ Procharged P-1SC-1 W/3.7 Pulley, Comp "Mutha Thumprs", Mac Longtubes, O/R prochamber, Steeda CMCV Deletes, 3.73's, FRPP Stingers

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