FatTony001

Ok, soo I'm storing the AMGs for winter

I'm trying to lift all 4 corners on 4 jack stand ( to reduce the pressure on the suspension and tires )

I looked under the car near front, to lift the hole front
to put 2 jack stand in the front first (near the wheels) std jacking pointsBut I can't find a good hard spot to lift

same problem for the rear


anyone can help me help here?


Tools I have for the job : one 2.5 ton low jack lift (nascar lift ) and 4 jack stand

Supafly

a lift point for the low jack would be under the LowerControl arm bushing mount on both sides...and for the rear i'd probably position it under the diff.

Rashman

Hi mate.

I just wanted to speak to you on the subject of storing your cars.

Do you leave them for the winter months without driving them?

Or do you take them out briefly to keep them moving?

Or do you have a set of rolling roads that you use in the garage to run them in the winter?

I'm curious because I, too, do not wish to drive my AMG in the winter.

It's tucked away in the garage away from the elements (well, apart from cold, unfortunately) but I didn't really like the thought of it standing there indefinately.

I am aiming to take it out whenever I get the chance (basically when it's clear & dry), but I don't think that's likely to be often.

Is it ok to just leave cars standing for weeks on end without drivng them?

I'm worried about carbon build up or seizing etc.

Jon2007E63P30

Not sure that I would jack it up. Maybe increase tire pressure a bit to avoid a flat spot. Every month, start it up until it is at 100C and roll it back and forth a few times to keep the wheel bearings coated.

The modern synthetics work so well at avoiding any engine problems.

Rashman

Hi mate.

Thanks for your input.
Much appreciated.

So, is it ok to let the car warm up without driving it?

I always thought it was advised to start driving it as soon as possible and let it warm up while in motion.

I'm quite happy to let it warm up will it sits in the garage, I just didn't want to risk damaging it.

I will also do as you say and move the car to keep wheel bearings coated.

Man, I hate this weather.

Rashman

Just noticed you Avatar etc..

E63.

Well done, old bean!

Supafly

annually, my precaution steps are as follows:

-top up fuel to capacity
-throw a box of baking soda in the car to soak up any moisture or smell
-throw car on jackstands if i have the time for it
-buy a trickle charger for your battery
-wipe enginebay down with a clean MF cloth and some rubber/plastic protectant (i like the look of a clean bay just before i get her ready for spring)

i read somewhere that if you store your car, and start it once in awhile but not driving it, does more harm than not starting it at all...something about oil and moisture building up in the chambers.

Rashman

Hmm, I'm see.

Thanks for your input, bud.

I reckon I'll get a trickle charger for the battery.

Still not sure whether to let it warm up at a standstill.
It's just that I don't like the thought of it just sitting there.

I'll get some baking soda too.

As for wiping down the engine bay..... man, you obviously don't know me.

LOL


Thanks again bud.

M-bENZ

I think I know same here buddy.

Andy

Rashman

Haha.

That's the spirit, soldier.

FatTony001

hahah I forgot I posted this thread


Do you have a picture of the lower control arm... where on that, do I put
the jack to lift the car? (I just wanna be carefull under there )

thanks

And the rear differential... point to lift? Pic ? Is it near the AMG oil cooler?

Thank
I need to lift the car soon.

It's been stored for 1 month :S



BTW : I use a "battery tender" to make sure the battery stay at a good
stady voltage. ( Just plug the tender in the wall and connect to the 2
battery point)

-I full the gas tank
-and I put some gas stabiliser.
-Usully I start the car for 10 mins every 2 to 3 weeks
-and lift the 4 corners of the car, for tire flat spot and suspension

moondust

I would lift the front of the car using the 2.5T jack placed as shown, and then position the jack stands in the pads at the front sides of the car.

I would then move the jack to lift the rear of the car under the diff as shown, and place the other 2 jack stands in the pads at the rear sides of the car.

Rashman

One thing worth noting,

By jacking the car up and taking the load off the suspension, you will also be twisting the bushes on the shocks slightly.

You could prop the car up on axle stands on the suspension arms. This would take the load off the tyres. But will obviously keep load on the shocks and springs. But will, however, prevent twisting your bushes too much.

We've had some pretty wintery weather over the last few weeks.
I didn't like the thought of keeping it standing still for weeks on end.

Luckily, I did find 2 days in the last 6 weeks to drive it.
Nice dry days with minimal dampness.

After standing in the garage for 3 weeks, the car started fine and the tyre PSI had only dropped by 2.
Battery was cool too.
It actually had 2 volts more in it than when I last drove it?! lol

Car drove well.
Filled the tank up again and parked it up.

3 weeks later, I did the same.

Anyway, what I'm saying is, if you're garaging your car for about a month, I don't think there's really too much to worry about.

If you're running low-pro tyres, flat spots shouldn't really be an issue either.
My tyres were fine.
Low-pro tyres are, as you know, have little flex. Not nearly enough flex or depth to cause flat spots as easily as big, soft bouncy tyres.


It was good to get the car out. I think it appreciated it too.

I don't feel quite so paranoid about leaving it sitting for a few weeks now.

Anyway, just wanted to share this with you.

Rashman

Yeah, I think you're right.

I heard this too.

FatTony001

Thanks for the info

But there is no way any jack will go under the front bumper !

I guess I have to lift the front side left wheel first.

then goo under the front bumper... hummm ok

thanks

M-bENZ

what ? is your car really that low ? do you have the cf front lip installed or something ?

Andy