CLS Care while absent for 4 months
01-03-2009, 07:02 PM
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CLS Care while absent for 4 months
Hey there,
I have a Mercedes CLS 500, 06. With only 14K on it. I also have it serviced almost 2 thousand miles ago.
I have to go abroad for at least 4 months and I am worried that how will I keep the car in a running condition. I was thinking of doing following things
-Disconnect the battery
-Put fuel stabilizer in the tank so that Fuel doesn’t go bad.
-Store it in underground garage with all weather car cover.
Is there anything else I can do to make it sure that when I come back after 4 months, the car start in first go. I do have some one who may be able to come and start the engine for 10ish minutes every 2nd weekish. However, I was hoping I can get away with doing the 2 things mentioned above and not have to depend on some one to take care of the stuff.
Can some one please help me out what should I do and whats the best way to handle this long absence and making sure the car runs optimal when I come back.
I have a Mercedes CLS 500, 06. With only 14K on it. I also have it serviced almost 2 thousand miles ago.
I have to go abroad for at least 4 months and I am worried that how will I keep the car in a running condition. I was thinking of doing following things
-Disconnect the battery
-Put fuel stabilizer in the tank so that Fuel doesn’t go bad.
-Store it in underground garage with all weather car cover.
Is there anything else I can do to make it sure that when I come back after 4 months, the car start in first go. I do have some one who may be able to come and start the engine for 10ish minutes every 2nd weekish. However, I was hoping I can get away with doing the 2 things mentioned above and not have to depend on some one to take care of the stuff.
Can some one please help me out what should I do and whats the best way to handle this long absence and making sure the car runs optimal when I come back.
01-03-2009, 10:58 PM
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put it
on a battery tender
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42292
make sure they disconnect the tender before starting the car and to reconnect it when done.
Put a can of seafoam gas treatment in the tank and fill it completely to avoid condensation in the tank.
Have someone come in and run it to operating temp at least once a month.And while they run it have them turn on the a/c to low temp for a few minutes to keep the a/c system properly lubricated.
Place some rat and mouse traps around the garage if at all likely they may get in through any avenue.Rodents love car wire in the winter and will eat it up if given the opportunity.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42292
make sure they disconnect the tender before starting the car and to reconnect it when done.
Put a can of seafoam gas treatment in the tank and fill it completely to avoid condensation in the tank.
Have someone come in and run it to operating temp at least once a month.And while they run it have them turn on the a/c to low temp for a few minutes to keep the a/c system properly lubricated.
Place some rat and mouse traps around the garage if at all likely they may get in through any avenue.Rodents love car wire in the winter and will eat it up if given the opportunity.
