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Long term storage
« on: February 03, 2011, 07:40:15 pm »
A friend will not be driving his 2006 Accord (with 105K on it) till August 2011. The car has been bulletproof so far.It will sit on the driveway. The gas tank is 3/4 full and oil change is scheduled in May which he will skip.Any tips on what he should do to ensure that there are no problems in/after August and the car stays reliable.
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2011, 07:54:10 pm »
I would do the oil change now, add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and inflate the tires ~5 psi over recommended pressure.
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2011, 09:32:50 am »
+ a battery trickler charger
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2011, 09:37:17 am »
Covering it might be a good idea too and crack a window slighlty open to let the heat out if it is covered.

What kind of driveway matters as well. A car sitting too long on an asphalt driveway might leave an impression during the hot summer days. Doubt it would hurt the tires but adding additional air is a good idea.
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2011, 09:43:49 am »
Have him give U the keys and let you drive it weekly for at least half an hour.........AutoCROSS....(j/K!)............better than it just sitting it may get OBESE!!!!! ;D
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2011, 11:58:15 am »
Thanks for your suggestions
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2011, 12:47:45 pm »
Meh, disconnect battery, come august re-insert battery and VROOM.

I haven't run my S2000 since August 2010 I won't start it until May I'll have to charge the battery and it will fire up, it always does.
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2011, 12:50:41 pm »
"August 2010".........lost Sept/Oct.......the best top down motoring time.....ya need to get away from Vacuum & washing machines fer a WHILE LAD.............. :bang: :banghead: :skid: :drive:
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2011, 12:56:25 pm »
There was no more track days, it is no longer licensed for the road.
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2011, 01:55:02 pm »
..So it's a SUMMER BEATER..................... ??? :rofl: :cp2: :drive: :drive2: :cp2:...a Trailer  Dairy Queener............... Bananarama Flavoured..... :lick:...no need to get so Auto Cross aboot it..... :stick:
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Re: Long term storage
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011, 10:47:49 pm »
Every fall I park my bike for 6 months and do pretty much what has been mentioned here:
change the oil
add gas stabilizer to the tank
slightly over-inflate the tires
wash it
put a cover on it
hook up a Battery Tender

Then in the spring I fire it up and we're off.  At that point my car under goes the same procedure for the next 6 months.

BTW, I use a Battery Tender Jr., less then $40 at any good battery shop, or under $25 from the USA.  It goes on the car battery too.
And don't bother starting the engine every few weeks.
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