Short interval winter garaging advice!

[Johnanyz]

I've read the numerous threads and posts on what to do to properly store your Z for 3 or more winter months. But I plan to not go for more than 2 week intervals before I at least start my '07 with 12k miles if not take it for a short drive. Southern New England winters are not that brutal. Besides keeping the tank full, are any other additives or preparations necesary? Thanks for any advice or recommendations!

[duro78]

Dude Its a car not a new born baby. Take the key out lock it up and walk away. Before you picked it up it sat on a lot for weeks if not months.

[Johnanyz]

Thanks for your honest...albeit crass opinion..."dude"! Hmmm...I'll go out on the limb here and guess you are one of the younger members of this forum. I do have to take exeption to your statement referring to the Z as "a car, not a new born baby". It may not be a "new born baby" in the literal sense of course but my guess is that the majority of Z owners who made the huge and often times sacrificial investment to buy one love their cars and consider them no less than a family member....and yes...a "baby" that is very well taken care of and should be. If they didn't, why do you think there would be this much interest in this forum?

[RandyK1]

If you have the stock tires on your Z I wouldnt take it out when the temp is below 32 or you will be slipping and sliding. The stock tires are crap in cold weather (warm weather also)

[Johnanyz]

Thanks RandyK1! I've been itch'n to take it out since it's been below freezing here for a while and I would sure hate to wrap it...and myself..around a tree taking some country turns. Good advice...thanks again

[06blueZ]

if it sits for a week or longer, hook up a battery tender. I have one wired in that I plug in during the winter months, and I drive it every so often like you. The battery tender lets it crank over nice and strong even after sitting for a while.