Steps To Storing A Car In The Farage Over Winter?

00SoSlow · October 12th, 2006, 03:19 AM

How would u guys go about this?

didn't know where to post this so i put it here

ill be storing my first car and need some help

PaperCross · October 13th, 2006, 08:35 AM

a friend of mine used meguiar's liquid wax to totally polish the paint job and put a car cover over it. Keeps the dust from settling on the paint. He used to start it every day for abt 5 mins to keep the fluids from settling. Not sure abt the batteries tho.

89 5.0 LX · November 7th, 2006, 09:23 PM

I'm storing a couple vehicles in my garage. I can't afford to insure them and drive them so they just sit there. Only thing is, drive them AT LEAST ONCE a month so all the fluids/oil get circulated and the brake wheel cylinders dont rust up.

Remember if you're storing for a long period of time... gas gets bad, and a small amount of gas goes bad FASTER than a large amount.

Starting it up for only a few minutes is NOT good because condensation forms in the exhaust system after only a few minutes of running time, and it will rust the pipes. Its good to drive it some.

Over a period of non-use, the battery will go dead.

I know that it is not always possible and not advisable (not to mention unlawful) to drive any vehicle without insurance, registration, etc. but it is too expensive to let them sit even in a garage. I have a place in the country, which is where I am storing them, so I drive them there.

TheTechnical99 · November 11th, 2006, 09:48 PM

I'd put some sta-bil in the tank to keep the gas from going stale, and if you're worried about dust, grab a $15 car cover from costco.

ChrisJ · November 12th, 2006, 08:09 AM

Start the car about once a week and let it run for about an hour...

Also make sure and either back the car out of the garage once a week or jack the car up an spin the tires so you dont get flat spots...

Check your fluids and make sure you have plenty of anti-freeze in it...

Other then that just give it a good wash and a good wax and put a car cover over it...

The cheap car cover is not always the best for your car...I would find one that comes recommended so you dont scratch your car all up...I have seen car covers do a number on a car...

Other then that I really dont know of anything else...

00SoSlow · November 15th, 2006, 02:50 AM

yea hopefully its not to harsh of a winter so i can take it out around the block to get things moving around a bit here and there, thanks for the suggestions guys

ChrisJ · November 15th, 2006, 03:43 AM

Well you need to make sure you drive it alittle bit...At least around the block...Or come summer you could be one unhappy camper...

00SoSlow · November 15th, 2006, 02:30 PM

o yes i know that, im thinkin of putting it up on blocks for no flat spots, who knows when i get my beater she is getting stored

ChrisJ · November 16th, 2006, 06:57 AM

Up on blocks would be a good idea...

00SoSlow · November 17th, 2006, 02:16 AM

sarcasm?

October 12th, 2006, 03:19 AM	#1
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340	Steps To Storing A Car In The Farage Over Winter? How would u guys go about this? didn't know where to post this so i put it here ill be storing my first car and need some help __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

November 7th, 2006, 09:23 PM	#3
89 5.0 LX Regular 1989 5.0 LX 1987 LX Notch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aggieland, Tx / Seguin, Tx Posts: 408	I'm storing a couple vehicles in my garage. I can't afford to insure them and drive them so they just sit there. Only thing is, drive them AT LEAST ONCE a month so all the fluids/oil get circulated and the brake wheel cylinders dont rust up. Remember if you're storing for a long period of time... gas gets bad, and a small amount of gas goes bad FASTER than a large amount. Starting it up for only a few minutes is NOT good because condensation forms in the exhaust system after only a few minutes of running time, and it will rust the pipes. Its good to drive it some. Over a period of non-use, the battery will go dead. I know that it is not always possible and not advisable (not to mention unlawful) to drive any vehicle without insurance, registration, etc. but it is too expensive to let them sit even in a garage. I have a place in the country, which is where I am storing them, so I drive them there. __________________ The future's uncertain and the end is always near. '89 5.0 LX (5.0 swap donor car) '87 2.3 Notch (Now a 5.0 Notch)

November 12th, 2006, 08:09 AM	#5
ChrisJ "Slow Ass Car" 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 19,712	Start the car about once a week and let it run for about an hour... Also make sure and either back the car out of the garage once a week or jack the car up an spin the tires so you dont get flat spots... Check your fluids and make sure you have plenty of anti-freeze in it... Other then that just give it a good wash and a good wax and put a car cover over it... The cheap car cover is not always the best for your car...I would find one that comes recommended so you dont scratch your car all up...I have seen car covers do a number on a car... Other then that I really dont know of anything else... __________________ www.myspace.com/cjobe

November 15th, 2006, 02:50 AM	#6
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340	yea hopefully its not to harsh of a winter so i can take it out around the block to get things moving around a bit here and there, thanks for the suggestions guys __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

November 15th, 2006, 03:43 AM	#7
ChrisJ "Slow Ass Car" 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 19,712	Well you need to make sure you drive it alittle bit...At least around the block...Or come summer you could be one unhappy camper... __________________ www.myspace.com/cjobe

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October 13th, 2006, 08:35 AM	#2
PaperCross Regular 2007 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 250	a friend of mine used meguiar's liquid wax to totally polish the paint job and put a car cover over it. Keeps the dust from settling on the paint. He used to start it every day for abt 5 mins to keep the fluids from settling. Not sure abt the batteries tho.

November 11th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#4
TheTechnical99 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 71	I'd put some sta-bil in the tank to keep the gas from going stale, and if you're worried about dust, grab a $15 car cover from costco.

November 15th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#8
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340	o yes i know that, im thinkin of putting it up on blocks for no flat spots, who knows when i get my beater she is getting stored __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

November 16th, 2006, 06:57 AM	#9
ChrisJ "Slow Ass Car" 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 19,712	Up on blocks would be a good idea... __________________ www.myspace.com/cjobe

November 17th, 2006, 02:16 AM	#10
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,340	sarcasm? __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain Was fun but a waste... 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

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