cars going to sit for 8 months, what to do? Options

[freddy121389]

Well guys i leave monday for basic and wont have my celica back for about 8 months. It'll be sitting in the garage in pa where it gets decently cold. I already got fuel stabilizer what else should I do besides detail it and cover it?

[azian_advanced]

fill the gas tank. give it a really good wash and focus especially inside the wheel well lip and bottom of the doors before storing it. remove the battery and keep it indoors. the tires will deflate over 8 months so put the car on stands and bring the wheels indoors unless someone is going to watch it for you. if your coolant is mixed 50/50 with water, i'd change it with a mixture with more coolant than water. change your oil to 5w-30, it's better in cold temperature especially since the car will probably never warm up all the way. most of this really isn't necessary unless you're in Canada