 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 - 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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m0dd3d1 Vehicle Storage for a long period of time... Oct 23, 2006 - 9:09 AM
hitcachi Here. celicatech is your friend.
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m0dd3d1 QUOTE(hitcachi @ Oct 23, 2006 - 9:29... Oct 23, 2006 - 10:22 AM DeW_H0e_GT word of advice disconnect your battery terminals, ... Oct 23, 2006 - 1:17 PM m0dd3d1 QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 1... Oct 23, 2006 - 2:40 PM hitcachi QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Oct 23, 2006 - 2:40 ... Oct 23, 2006 - 2:47 PM elvasoshexai QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Oct 23, 2006 - 2... Oct 23, 2006 - 3:15 PM tomazws Not to scare you... but my friend came back and co... Oct 23, 2006 - 3:10 PM Bitter yes, add fuel stabilizer and then drive for about ... Oct 23, 2006 - 3:20 PM m0dd3d1 QUOTE(Bitter @ Oct 23, 2006 - 3:20 P... Oct 23, 2006 - 3:33 PM m0dd3d1 It looks like it will be in a storage unit (non-cl... Oct 23, 2006 - 6:00 PM m0dd3d1 Bump! for any other suggestions? Oct 24, 2006 - 7:16 AM Alex-UKSC One of my show cars o own has been off road for 4 ... Oct 24, 2006 - 7:29 AM chacha How about shipping it here to me...i'll look a... Oct 24, 2006 - 7:51 AM |
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