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Old 10-11-2014, 12:51 AM
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Parking for 3 months - Any Tips?

My GL-350 is going to be parked for about 3 months while I am away. I have a CTEK Multi US 3300 charger that I am planning on hooking on for the entire 3 months.

I am not sure what to do about the engine and fuel, though...

I can ask one of my neighbors to occasionally 'start' the truck and idle it for 15 minutes or so occasionally. Will that be OK?

Any/all suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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For 3 months, fill the tank, put on the battery charger, and don't worry about it.


When you get back take a good 1 hour plus drive to cook off any accumulated moisture.
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For 3 months, fill the tank, put on the battery charger, and don't worry about it.


When you get back take a good 1 hour plus drive to cook off any accumulated moisture.
Thanks, N_Jay.. So, do you think I should ask my neighbor to start and run it on idle every week or so?

Not sure if that will help with moisture control..
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Thanks, N_Jay.. So, do you think I should ask my neighbor to start and run it on idle every week or so?

Not sure if that will help with moisture control..


Nope, Idling will not get it hot enough, and the cold start will add moisture.


In reality 3 months is not that long a sit.


Oh, one more thing I forgot; pump the tires up to between 40 PSI and the max sidewall pressure.


Not critical but will help prevent any flat spots (They drive out in a few miles, but they bother some people).

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