Winter storage
Hello, I am planning not to drive my car during the harsh winter here and store it in my garage. Anyone with any experience, tips and advice to share will be very much appreciated!:)
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Originally Posted by profi
(Post 6546256)
Hello, I am planning not to drive my car during the harsh winter here and store it in my garage. Anyone with any experience, tips and advice to share will be very much appreciated!:)
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You might put in a fuel stabilizer treatment. Keep the tires fully pumped up.
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Originally Posted by TEAShea
(Post 6546622)
You might put in a fuel stabilizer treatment. Keep the tires fully pumped up.
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Use this:
http://www.goldeagle.com/product/sta...uel-stabilizer And this: http://www.goldeagle.com/product/sta...ent-stabilizer Follow the instructions for each as if you were using them separately (which you are). Total cost about $12. |
Thanks guys!:)
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Perhaps you can try re-enabling transport mode to reduce battery drain. I see the procedure on youtube to disable it. I assume it's the same sequence to re-enable it?
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Originally Posted by wumpyr99
(Post 6547385)
Perhaps you can try re-enabling transport mode to reduce battery drain. I see the procedure on youtube to disable it. I assume it's the same sequence to re-enable it?
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So much to learn! Thanks guys!
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I'm putting snows on my man. ;)
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Is it advisable to cover the car for winter storage? If so what kind of cover??
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Originally Posted by cays
(Post 6546918)
Use this:
http://www.goldeagle.com/product/sta...uel-stabilizer And this: http://www.goldeagle.com/product/sta...ent-stabilizer Follow the instructions for each as if you were using them separately (which you are). Total cost about $12. If I start the car once every now and then, say, once every fortnight and let idle for about 5 minutes do I stiil need to put in this addictive? Thanks. |
Originally Posted by profi
(Post 6619523)
If I start the car once every now and then, say, once every fortnight and let idle for about 5 minutes do I stiil need to put in this addictive?
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Originally Posted by profi
(Post 6619523)
If I start the car once every now and then, say, once every fortnight and let idle for about 5 minutes do I stiil need to put in this addictive?
Thanks. DO NOT start the car and let it idle. If you're not going to drive it, don't start it. Idling is always bad for engines. You'll warm the coolant up, but that provides no benefits. |
Thanks, guys for your recommendations. How much stabilizer should I be putting in? My fuel tank is at 3/4.
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Read the instructions on the bottle. Most are sold to treat up to an 80L tank or so. But, please top off the tank before storing to minimize condensation.
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Be sure that you drive the car for a few miles after you put in the fuel stabilize so it can get into all of the fuel system
The car cover should be breathable |
charger
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It doesn't appear as if that has a maintenance mode. It only mentions a 4A slow charge. Even if it does, it's overkill.
I use a MotoMaster Eliminator Intelligent Battery Charger, 2A from Canadian Tire. Currently on sale for $30. |
Originally Posted by looney100
(Post 6625807)
It doesn't appear as if that has a maintenance mode. It only mentions a 4A slow charge. Even if it does, it's overkill.
I use a MotoMaster Eliminator Intelligent Battery Charger, 2A from Canadian Tire. Currently on sale for $30. |
Good luck. Whatever you get, make sure it has a maintenance mode. You want the maintainer to cycle on & off - charging only when the battery needs it. The one you posted doesn't seem to indicate that.
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Originally Posted by looney100
(Post 6626839)
Good luck. Whatever you get, make sure it has a maintenance mode. You want the maintainer to cycle on & off - charging only when the battery needs it. The one you posted doesn't seem to indicate that.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...57e0397e98.jpg So is it advisable to use though it is 4A as stated? I had used it successfully for my John Deere mower but only when I was going to operate it again after the long winter.ie a few days before using again in the spring. |
If it has a maintenance mode, you should be fine. No need buying something new if you already have a suitable option. It looks like you have the prior generation of this
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mo...l#.Vlh2czZdHL8 I almost bought the current model, but decided I'd just go with the low-amp maintainer as I already have a separate charger. I assume it has some sort of display/LED where you can confirm that it's entered maintenance mode? |
Originally Posted by looney100
(Post 6627335)
If it has a maintenance mode, you should be fine. No need buying something new if you already have a suitable option. It looks like you have the prior generation of this
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mo...l#.Vlh2czZdHL8 I almost bought the current model, but decided I'd just go with the low-amp maintainer as I already have a separate charger. I assume it has some sort of display/LED where you can confirm that it's entered maintenance mode? |
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