 Vehicle Storage for a long period of time..., Any specific preventative maintenance? |
 Oct 23, 2006 - 9:09 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
So here's the background story:
I just got my job i've been waiting for about 2 years. I may be shipped overseas for 6 months subbing in for another empolyee (that means I get to go to the UK...again!!). And here's the question: I'll be there for roughly 6 months and i'll need to toss my crap in storage, including my car. Now, does anyone know of anything I can do or anything i'll need to do in reference to storing a car for a long period of time in a garage/ storage unit? Does anyone have anything like a horror story or what to look out for? I'm new to this storage unit thing so any help is much appreciated! Thanks in advance! -Triscuit -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 9:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Here. celicatech is your friend.
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108 -------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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Oct 23, 2006 - 10:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(hitcachi @ Oct 23, 2006 - 9:29 AM) [snapback]494988[/snapback] Sweet deal, that actually helps out a lot. The only thing is, I won't have access to it for 6 months b/c i'll be overseas. Has anyone left their car for that long before? -Triscuit -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 1:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '05 From Oakland, Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 46 (100%) |
word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way...
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Oct 23, 2006 - 2:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 1:17 PM) [snapback]495088[/snapback] word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... What's "seafoam?" -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 2:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Oct 23, 2006 - 2:40 PM) [snapback]495119[/snapback] QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 1:17 PM) [snapback]495088[/snapback] word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... What's "seafoam?" its an additive/cleaner that you can buy at any auto parts store. Honestly i love the stuff. It does work but you cant use too much (like 3 or 4 bottles within a month). Just add a can to your fuel tank. This post has been edited by hitcachi: Oct 23, 2006 - 2:47 PM -------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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Oct 23, 2006 - 3:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Not to scare you... but my friend came back and couldn't start his car after a 2-month vacation.. He popped the hood to see most of the wires in the bay were bitten by rats and stuff...
So I guess you might want to put something in your engine bay to shoo the insects, animals away... -------------------- |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 3:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 2:17 PM) [snapback]495088[/snapback] word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, put some seafoam in yoru fuekl tank......i learned my lesson the hard way... i dun think it's seafoam u need to put in. but some type of fuel stabilizer... and after putting it in i think u should drive it for couple min to get all the un stabilized fuel out of the system... unless seafoam acts as a stabilizer too???? This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Oct 23, 2006 - 3:15 PM -------------------- |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 3:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yes, add fuel stabilizer and then drive for about 30-50 min at highway speeds to get it all hot and the stabilizer throughout the system.
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Oct 23, 2006 - 3:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bitter @ Oct 23, 2006 - 3:20 PM) [snapback]495143[/snapback] yes, add fuel stabilizer and then drive for about 30-50 min at highway speeds to get it all hot and the stabilizer throughout the system. What is it's purpose? Why would I not just be able to leave it the way it is? ...And you put it into your gas tank? Would there be anything i'd need to put into my oil/engine? -Triscuit This post has been edited by m0dd3d1: Oct 23, 2006 - 3:34 PM -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 3:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
well, i had my car sitting for an entire year (through harsh winters and hot summer), then we put the battery back in and started up no problem.. then did a complete tune up soon after.
another good idea is to have it sit on jack stands while in storage and don't cover it with a car cover cuz you'll need the airflow or rust might just start forming.. -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 3:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 14, '06 From Mary Land Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(azian_advanced @ Oct 23, 2006 - 4:48 PM) [snapback]495151[/snapback] well, i had my car sitting for an entire year (through harsh winters and hot summer), then we put the battery back in and started up no problem.. then did a complete tune up soon after. another good idea is to have it sit on jack stands while in storage and don't cover it with a car cover cuz you'll need the airflow or rust might just start forming.. i think carcovers let air in. or @ least mine says it breathable. ur cars rust if theres no air? |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 6:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
It looks like it will be in a storage unit (non-climate controlled) outside. So car jacks are a good idea? If so, then would I jack up the car onto it's jack points underneath the car or like the cars in my neighborhood (B-More) and on cinderblocks? Lol...no seriously
-Triscuit This post has been edited by m0dd3d1: Oct 24, 2006 - 7:10 AM -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Oct 24, 2006 - 7:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Bump! for any other suggestions?
-------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Oct 24, 2006 - 7:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 23, '06 From Chester - UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
One of my show cars o own has been off road for 4 years & only started every 6 months if that. I always make sure i use loads of WD40 water displacement on most parts of the engine & brakes & leave it with tyre blocks rather than leave the handbrake on.
-------------------- My Celica Is Now For Sale
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Oct 24, 2006 - 7:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
How about shipping it here to me...i'll look after it for you!
 the only downside is, having to ship it and ship back! actually, i would like to visit england too...it's nice to travel.
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