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post Oct 23, 2006 - 9:09 AM
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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


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1998 Toyota Celica GT
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
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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post Oct 23, 2006 - 3:20 PM
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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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post Oct 23, 2006 - 3:33 PM
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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


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1998 Toyota Celica GT
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
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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