How to store your car - Page 2

Pollock · 10-06-2018, 09:11 PM

I put in fuel stabilizer if I remember and hook a battery tender up. Thats it. Never had a prblem with any car I have owned.

devnull · 10-06-2018, 09:24 PM

I am seriously going to stop worrying about my car when I leave it in the garage for 3 days due to a work trip. WOW

Alain · 10-07-2018, 06:12 AM

over the past two NJ winters I've left my hellcat covered in my driveway. Both springs, the car fired right up with no issues.

all I did was change the oil before putting it away and get it detailed, cleaned and waxed.

like others have said, if you're just putting it away for the winter you don't need to do much. especially if it is going to be in a heated garage.

my Harley Davidson gets an oil change, a battery tender and a cover, that's it. no issues over the last ten years come spring time.

Biscuit.fr · 10-07-2018, 06:42 AM

One question related to storage:

I’m going back to EU next summer.
Over there , almost no parts...
I’m going to take some spare with me for the next 10 years.
Including MRC
Do you know how to store them?
I may change them in 4-5 years or sooner.
What’s your storage advice to keep them as fresh and new as I can?
Horizontal?
Vertical?
In their box?
Under pressure or extended?
....
Any common sense suggestions?
Thanks

Michael52 · 10-07-2018, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

Here's a few tips...

Change oil
Fill gas tank w/ premium, add fuel stabilizer
Clean the car inside and out
Inflate tires to max road pressure plus 1 psi per month of anticipated storage
Do not use jack stands
Carpet, foam, or cardboard under tires if you don't have flatstoppers.
Mouse/rat traps and mothballs outside the car
Dryer sheets inside the car and under hood around the wiring.
Steel wool or copper choreboys in the exhaust
Battery Tender
Plastic visqueen moisture barrier on the floor if storage is unheated
Post this list on the steering wheel so you don't forget to remove everthying before starting.

100% follow this list! I have been doing this with my Ferrari 308 for 20years.

lightsOUT · 10-07-2018, 02:04 PM

Why change the oil before putting it away? If anything you should be wanting to change it before spring start up anyway.

Alain · 10-07-2018, 02:23 PM

no need to have that shitty oil sitting in the engine and the oil pan for a long period of time. plus when you first fire it up in the spring, you want that "newer" oil in there to get the best lubrication possible.

you can always change the oil again in the spring. but I think that would be overkill

Sottozero · 10-09-2018, 04:45 AM

What cover do you guys recommend (for indoor storage)? The stock GM part is pretty pricey.

motorhead · 10-09-2018, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

no need to have that shitty oil sitting in the engine and the oil pan for a long period of time. plus when you first fire it up in the spring, you want that "newer" oil in there to get the best lubrication possible.

you can always change the oil again in the spring. but I think that would be overkill

Changing the oil before hand is a waste unless it was do for a change. The oil can collect consdensation from sitting the winter. That is why you change it at the end of storing it.

Just because you changed the oil 5 months ago doesnt mean it wont have moisture in it in the spring. Change the oil before you start it if you are that worried about. That's what I do in the cars I dont run at all in those five months.

lightsOUT · 10-09-2018, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

Changing the oil before hand is a waste unless it was do for a change. The oil can collect consdensation from sitting the winter. That is why you change it at the end of storing it.

Just because you changed the oil 5 months ago doesnt mean it wont have moisture in it in the spring. Change the oil before you start it if you are that worried about. That's what I do in the cars I dont run at all in those five months.

That was my line of thinking.

unavailablezl1 · 10-09-2018, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwav8r

Leave it in gear, especially if you plan on rotating the wheels.

I never use the parking brake unless motor is running

1hprush · 10-09-2018, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sottozero

What cover do you guys recommend (for indoor storage)? The stock GM part is pretty pricey.

Here's what I use. Covers the wing too.
https://www.westcoastcamaro.com/p-21...oor-black.aspx

collinms · 10-09-2018, 02:48 PM

Dang, did I accidentally load up the Ferrari forum?

1hprush · 10-09-2018, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

I never use the parking brake unless motor is running

Why? I've been using the P-Brake instead of leaving it gear, this is the only way the easy exit option or seat memory works (manual transmission) I also find out that the P-Brake will also automatically release if you forget to release it when you put it in gear and start rolling.

10-06-2018, 09:24 PM	#16
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	I am seriously going to stop worrying about my car when I leave it in the garage for 3 days due to a work trip. WOW __________________ 2019 Grand Sport M7 2018 ZL1 *1LE* 6MT 2017 SS *1LE* 6MT . Matthew 25:40 *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ*

10-07-2018, 06:12 AM	#17
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	over the past two NJ winters I've left my hellcat covered in my driveway. Both springs, the car fired right up with no issues. all I did was change the oil before putting it away and get it detailed, cleaned and waxed. like others have said, if you're just putting it away for the winter you don't need to do much. especially if it is going to be in a heated garage. my Harley Davidson gets an oil change, a battery tender and a cover, that's it. no issues over the last ten years come spring time. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

10-07-2018, 02:23 PM	#21
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	no need to have that shitty oil sitting in the engine and the oil pan for a long period of time. plus when you first fire it up in the spring, you want that "newer" oil in there to get the best lubrication possible. you can always change the oil again in the spring. but I think that would be overkill __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

10-06-2018, 09:11 PM	#15
Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	I put in fuel stabilizer if I remember and hook a battery tender up. Thats it. Never had a prblem with any car I have owned.

10-07-2018, 06:42 AM	#18
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	One question related to storage: I’m going back to EU next summer. Over there , almost no parts... I’m going to take some spare with me for the next 10 years. Including MRC Do you know how to store them? I may change them in 4-5 years or sooner. What’s your storage advice to keep them as fresh and new as I can? Horizontal? Vertical? In their box? Under pressure or extended? .... Any common sense suggestions? Thanks

10-07-2018, 02:04 PM	#20
lightsOUT Drives: 2017 ZL1 Krypton Green Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Saylorsburg, Pa Posts: 96	Why change the oil before putting it away? If anything you should be wanting to change it before spring start up anyway.

10-09-2018, 04:45 AM	#22
Sottozero Drives: 2019 On Order Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 15	What cover do you guys recommend (for indoor storage)? The stock GM part is pretty pricey.

10-09-2018, 02:48 PM	#27
collinms Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Summit White Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 511	Dang, did I accidentally load up the Ferrari forum?

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