[Bangkok_ZL1]

Originally Posted by Scottyz

There is a manual release for the trunk and it should show it in your owners manual if you got one when you bought your car. You could google it too and I’m sure you’ll find it that way. Or, just leave the trunk unlatched but....I wouldn’t rely on that unless you are willing to figure out a way to have it not latch if by chance somebody leans on the trunk lid.
Look into the manual release of the trunk. It’s doable.
Honestly I would disconnect the battery. Or pull it right out.

No I didn't look, but I will search the internet on how to locate it, Yes, I will yank the battery if I can get back in Thanks

[Bangkok_ZL1]

Originally Posted by Scottyz

There is a manual release for the trunk and it should show it in your owners manual if you got one when you bought your car. You could google it too and I’m sure you’ll find it that way. Or, just leave the trunk unlatched but....I wouldn’t rely on that unless you are willing to figure out a way to have it not latch if by chance somebody leans on the trunk lid.
Look into the manual release of the trunk. It’s doable.
Honestly I would disconnect the battery. Or pull it right out.

I googled it and found it. It is an actual manual release.... after you are able to get into the car and pull down the rear seats and then crawl on your back to the latch sight with a flashlight and a slotted driver they said. I'll make sure I have one ready and prepared already in the truck. Thank you. and I am pulling the battery.

[Gunkk]

Recommendation: Do not use Transport mode (makes things harder). Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, and put a good AGM tender directly on the battery.


How to open the trunk with a dead (or disconnected) battery when the car is locked (for verts, and ZLEs when the secret-back seat release isn't opened in advance):

1. Remove the plastic cover on the stationary part of the door handle on the driver's side (notice the slot on the bottom). Make a note of how it comes off, see Notes below. Can be pried off using a key, but better with plastic trim tool to reduce scratching/damage. Remove the metal key from your fob and unlock the car.

2. Get in the car and open the hood with the release under the dash.

3. Connect a 12V power source to the jump terminals under the hood. Wait 30 seconds for computers to wake up. Pop the trunk using the fob. If the key fob doesn't work, hold the start button down for 6 seconds with foot OFF the brake pedal to put the car in to key-ON mode. Then push the trunk button on the driver's door.


NOTES:

• If you put the car into transport mode before it lost power, the BCM & Key fob, as well as trunk release may be disabled. So you will have to get the car out of transport mode via jump-start before either will work.
  
• If the car is low voltage (say from external 12v source charging the battery if you did not disconnect it), the BCM may not allow the trunk button to work right away. Charge the battery using a proper AGM tender/charger for a few days.
  
• Reinstalling the door handle cover must be done the way it came off (rear end first IIRC), or it will get stuck half on and is a pain in the ass to fix.
  
• If you removed the battery from the car, use it in step #3 above.

[EvilZL]

What I use is SeaFoam. I have been using SeaFoam in everything that I have or had and have stored. I have never had any problems in the last 15 years of using it. SeaFoam keeps your gas good for up to 24 months and it cleans your carb, injectors, etc. check it out.
https://seafoamworks.com/

They recommend 1 oz. per gallon. When I stored my ZL1 for the winter, we have a 19 gallon gas tank, so I always go a few oz's or more. I put around 22 oz. in my gas tank and top off with premium and take a little 5-10 mile ride to circulate it through your fuel system, then done! I plugged my battery tender in then covered my car for the winter.
In my Sierra 1500 4x4 truck I have a 26 gallon tank. I would add 2 16 oz. cans in my gas and top it off, then drive it everyday like I normally do. It cleans out my injectors while driving. My truck is my daily driver and I drive it all year round.
I also used it when storing my lawn mower, Harley, dirt bike, jet ski, snowmobile, leaf blower, 4 wheeler, snowblower etc.
Just a thought

[Bangkok_ZL1]

Originally Posted by EvilZL

What I use is SeaFoam. I have been using SeaFoam in everything that I have or had and have stored. I have never had any problems in the last 15 years of using it. SeaFoam keeps your gas good for up to 24 months and it cleans your carb, injectors, etc. check it out.
https://seafoamworks.com/

They recommend 1 oz. per gallon. When I stored my ZL1 for the winter, we have a 19 gallon gas tank, so I always go a few oz's or more. I put around 22 oz. in my gas tank and top off with premium and take a little 5-10 mile ride to circulate it through your fuel system, then done! I plugged my battery tender in then covered my car for the winter.
In my Sierra 1500 4x4 truck I have a 26 gallon tank. I would add 2 16 oz. cans in my gas and top it off, then drive it everyday like I normally do. It cleans out my injectors while driving. My truck is my daily driver and I drive it all year round.
I also used it when storing my lawn mower, Harley, dirt bike, jet ski, snowmobile, leaf blower, 4 wheeler, snowblower etc.
Just a thought

Looked online for it here, don't have. They only have one brand, Liquid Moly Gasoline Stabilizer and Benzine Stabilizer. I might fill up with Benzine fuel before I go, I also Thought of a way to protect my tank. I will cover the inlet with a disposable plastic cup that fits closely over the inlet and slides down through the rubber. I'll secure the cup well. Then use a small amount of the spray foam and shut the door to the gas tank. I'll use just a small amount but it will fill the inside of the gas filling area. That way the foam will have to be broken to get in. Then I'll know if the tank has been tampered with. If I come back and it looks the same as I let it, no problem. If it's all pulled off or cracked or damaged, then I'll pull the tank before starting the car.

[Scottyz]

Originally Posted by Bangkok_ZL1

I googled it and found it. It is an actual manual release.... after you are able to get into the car and pull down the rear seats and then crawl on your back to the latch sight with a flashlight and a slotted driver they said. I'll make sure I have one ready and prepared already in the truck. Thank you. and I am pulling the battery.

No problem my friend. I hope everything works out for you.

[h018871]

Something for the brakes. The rotors will rust and the pads will seize to the rotor surface, no doubt.
I think, but haven't done it, that if you cut up one of those plastic folders used for paper that are available everywhere. Cut to size and place between the pads and rotors. No seizing, but won't do anything to keep the rotors clean. You'll have to drive slow once you get back, remove the plastic first, to get the rotors clean.

Good luck with the family situation.

Like others have said: pull the neg terminal off of the battery, air up the tires to near max. You have a good idea for the fuel fill, you might think about using soup cans to clamp over the exhaust tips. Rat poison under the hood is also a good thought.

[Bangkok_ZL1]

Originally Posted by h018871

Something for the brakes. The rotors will rust and the pads will seize to the rotor surface, no doubt.
I think, but haven't done it, that if you cut up one of those plastic folders used for paper that are available everywhere. Cut to size and place between the pads and rotors. No seizing, but won't do anything to keep the rotors clean. You'll have to drive slow once you get back, remove the plastic first, to get the rotors clean.

Good luck with the family situation.

Like others have said: pull the neg terminal off of the battery, air up the tires to near max. You have a good idea for the fuel fill, you might think about using soup cans to clamp over the exhaust tips. Rat poison under the hood is also a good thought.

Nice idea, But no jack at the condo, would have to get really lucky to make this work there. The condo might have a jack, I'll have to see. It will take a bit of luck to get this off.

[EvilZL]

Originally Posted by Bangkok_ZL1

Looked online for it here, don't have. They only have one brand, Liquid Moly Gasoline Stabilizer and Benzine Stabilizer. I might fill up with Benzine fuel before I go, I also Thought of a way to protect my tank. I will cover the inlet with a disposable plastic cup that fits closely over the inlet and slides down through the rubber. I'll secure the cup well. Then use a small amount of the spray foam and shut the door to the gas tank. I'll use just a small amount but it will fill the inside of the gas filling area. That way the foam will have to be broken to get in. Then I'll know if the tank has been tampered with. If I come back and it looks the same as I let it, no problem. If it's all pulled off or cracked or damaged, then I'll pull the tank before starting the car.

Right on!

[7LitreC5]

Originally Posted by Bangkok_ZL1

Looked online for it here, don't have. They only have one brand, Liquid Moly Gasoline Stabilizer and Benzine Stabilizer. I might fill up with Benzine fuel before I go, I also Thought of a way to protect my tank. I will cover the inlet with a disposable plastic cup that fits closely over the inlet and slides down through the rubber. I'll secure the cup well. Then use a small amount of the spray foam and shut the door to the gas tank. I'll use just a small amount but it will fill the inside of the gas filling area. That way the foam will have to be broken to get in. Then I'll know if the tank has been tampered with. If I come back and it looks the same as I let it, no problem. If it's all pulled off or cracked or damaged, then I'll pull the tank before starting the car.

That reminds me of a question. When I was in Thailand last year, I noticed the Benzine fuel at gas stations. What kind of fuel is that?

[Bangkok_ZL1]

Originally Posted by 7LitreC5

That reminds me of a question. When I was in Thailand last year, I noticed the Benzine fuel at gas stations. What kind of fuel is that?

Gasoline, instead of Tetra Ethel Lead, they use Benzine as the antiknock agent. Same result. They are phasing it out though soon it will be E only and they are trying to make 20 the lowest level of E, with E85 as the highest.

I leave in about 1 more week.... I'll be back working in the USA