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SL/R230: Winter storage regarding ABC

Old 10-24-2016, 10:01 AM
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Winter storage regarding ABC

I have done multiple searches regarding the question of winter storage however I have not come across on how to deal with the ABC system for 6 months of storage . Living in Maine I have stored many cars but never one with a hydraulic suspension. I am concerned about the seals and how the static position will deteriorate them. My 07 has 44K and I recently changed the ABC fluid and performed a rodeo. The car maintains height over a several day parking situation, however this is my first winter as owner so I do not know if it will drop over a prolonged stay. I have driven it on a regular basis since I took ownership 3 months ago.
There must be several members here who have faced a similar situation, I would like to hear what you have done and how it has worked out . Any and all input will be welcomed.
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Not ideal, but when I can't (as in, don't want to) get the car out for a trip every now and again due to salt on the road, I will static run it for about 30 minutes. During that time I will periodically take it up to a couple of thousand revs for maybe 15 seconds at a time, while changing the ride height a few times. That's been my regimen for the 2 winters I have owned the car.
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I store my car in winter too, but it does not sag. Nevertheless, I do start it every month or so to hear that V8 purr, circulate the fluids, and leave it on a battery tender.

Always ask: "What is the worst that can happen?" It could sag onto the tires, if your valve blocks have slow leaks, which should not be a problem if the wheels are straight. If they are oversize, then put some blocks under the jack points of the car. It will only drop an inch.
Then when you start it up, it will jump back to height. Just don't forget to remove the blocks, or your battery tender. Embarrassing if you do.
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make sure to put a battery maintainer on the rear battery in the trunk
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Already done, thank you.

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