Storing my Z for winter!
10-03-2006, 08:07 AM
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Storing my Z for winter!
Hey guys,
I bought a 2006 Z this past July. I will be putting it away in my garage for winter. What are some pointers to keep it purring and ready for next summer.
Thanks in advance.
I bought a 2006 Z this past July. I will be putting it away in my garage for winter. What are some pointers to keep it purring and ready for next summer.
Thanks in advance.
10-03-2006, 10:19 AM
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Best to do a search but here is a post from this forum that has some ideas , it all depends if you plan on driving the Z at all , I do
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....winter+storage
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....winter+storage
10-03-2006, 12:37 PM
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I ususally put mine away mid November. You can drive it until the first snow fall since you really only have to worry about salt.
Last year, when I saw the first snowfall:
-Called work and ask for the day off.
-Drove the car to a gas station, filled the tank to the max
-Went to a touchless car wash and um, washed it
-bought a sheet of pink styrofoam wall insulation from home depot ($20) and cut them into 4 parts to put under the tires (this will prevent your tires from getting a flat effect on your floor, the tires will make a slight impression on the soft but hard styrofoam and make sort of a curve impression, this way it will prevent the tires from being too flat for the 6 months you will leave it alone.
-Poured some gas addictive to keep the gas from settling down at the bottom so you can have a nice startup in the spring
-Put a box of baking soda in the car to prevent medow smell in the spring
-Took the negative wire off the battery (becareful to remember the automatic window going down thingy when the battery is diconected). You should close all doors first before taking off the battery.
-Put a car cover over the car.
-Hugged the car and cried
Some people who have questionable storage area sometimes like to cover their exhaust with pantyhose to keep little critters out.
Hope this helps. I think I remembered everything that I did.
Last year, when I saw the first snowfall:
-Called work and ask for the day off.
-Drove the car to a gas station, filled the tank to the max
-Went to a touchless car wash and um, washed it
-bought a sheet of pink styrofoam wall insulation from home depot ($20) and cut them into 4 parts to put under the tires (this will prevent your tires from getting a flat effect on your floor, the tires will make a slight impression on the soft but hard styrofoam and make sort of a curve impression, this way it will prevent the tires from being too flat for the 6 months you will leave it alone.
-Poured some gas addictive to keep the gas from settling down at the bottom so you can have a nice startup in the spring
-Put a box of baking soda in the car to prevent medow smell in the spring
-Took the negative wire off the battery (becareful to remember the automatic window going down thingy when the battery is diconected). You should close all doors first before taking off the battery.
-Put a car cover over the car.
-Hugged the car and cried
Some people who have questionable storage area sometimes like to cover their exhaust with pantyhose to keep little critters out.
Hope this helps. I think I remembered everything that I did.
10-03-2006, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
I ususally put mine away mid November. You can drive it until the first snow fall since you really only have to worry about salt.
Last year, when I saw the first snowfall:
-Called work and ask for the day off.
-Drove the car to a gas station, filled the tank to the max
-Went to a touchless car wash and um, washed it
-bought a sheet of pink styrofoam wall insulation from home depot ($20) and cut them into 4 parts to put under the tires (this will prevent your tires from getting a flat effect on your floor, the tires will make a slight impression on the soft but hard styrofoam and make sort of a curve impression, this way it will prevent the tires from being too flat for the 6 months you will leave it alone.
-Poured some gas addictive to keep the gas from settling down at the bottom so you can have a nice startup in the spring
-Put a box of baking soda in the car to prevent medow smell in the spring
-Took the negative wire off the battery (becareful to remember the automatic window going down thingy when the battery is diconected). You should close all doors first before taking off the battery.
-Put a car cover over the car.
-Hugged the car and cried
Some people who have questionable storage area sometimes like to cover their exhaust with pantyhose to keep little critters out.
Hope this helps. I think I remembered everything that I did.
Last year, when I saw the first snowfall:
-Called work and ask for the day off.
-Drove the car to a gas station, filled the tank to the max
-Went to a touchless car wash and um, washed it
-bought a sheet of pink styrofoam wall insulation from home depot ($20) and cut them into 4 parts to put under the tires (this will prevent your tires from getting a flat effect on your floor, the tires will make a slight impression on the soft but hard styrofoam and make sort of a curve impression, this way it will prevent the tires from being too flat for the 6 months you will leave it alone.
-Poured some gas addictive to keep the gas from settling down at the bottom so you can have a nice startup in the spring
-Put a box of baking soda in the car to prevent medow smell in the spring
-Took the negative wire off the battery (becareful to remember the automatic window going down thingy when the battery is diconected). You should close all doors first before taking off the battery.
-Put a car cover over the car.
-Hugged the car and cried
Some people who have questionable storage area sometimes like to cover their exhaust with pantyhose to keep little critters out.
Hope this helps. I think I remembered everything that I did.
10-03-2006, 01:13 PM
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i would add to that a fresh oil change before storage. I'm still debating on whether or not stuff like lots of carpets/pink styrofoam wall insulation would be ok on my Toyos....they're kinda expensive to "try" things out with for me :P
I was thinking of swapping my stock wheels back on before storage so i dont' ahve worry about anything, but swapping wheels is a pretty big PITA.
I was thinking of swapping my stock wheels back on before storage so i dont' ahve worry about anything, but swapping wheels is a pretty big PITA.
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10-03-2006, 01:27 PM
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Never thought of that, now that I have aftermarket tires, I can change to the stock for the winter. And now that I have a 2 ton floor jack, changing tires is not such a pain in the *** anymore.
The insulation is not the best option in the world, but it's the best ones for people who don't have 2 sets of wheels/tires and who aren't too thrilled at putting four jacks stand underneath their car (which could also throw off your suspension while helping your tires).
The insulation is not the best option in the world, but it's the best ones for people who don't have 2 sets of wheels/tires and who aren't too thrilled at putting four jacks stand underneath their car (which could also throw off your suspension while helping your tires).
Originally Posted by noodleman
i would add to that a fresh oil change before storage. I'm still debating on whether or not stuff like lots of carpets/pink styrofoam wall insulation would be ok on my Toyos....they're kinda expensive to "try" things out with for me :P
I was thinking of swapping my stock wheels back on before storage so i dont' ahve worry about anything, but swapping wheels is a pretty big PITA.
I was thinking of swapping my stock wheels back on before storage so i dont' ahve worry about anything, but swapping wheels is a pretty big PITA.
10-03-2006, 05:42 PM
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To prevent tires getting flat spots from sitting too long, increase the pressures to 40 or 45 psi and / or move back and forth a few times during the storage period so the tires don't always sit on the same spot. Don't forget to let the pressures down again when take it out in the spring!
10-03-2006, 06:32 PM
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Ah, good one, forgot to mention that.
Originally Posted by pejoda
To prevent tires getting flat spots from sitting too long, increase the pressures to 40 or 45 psi and / or move back and forth a few times during the storage period so the tires don't always sit on the same spot. Don't forget to let the pressures down again when take it out in the spring!
10-05-2006, 12:21 PM
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Heated indoor storage is where it's at 
I found a place (old folks apartment building) that rented me a spot in their underground parking garage for $350 for the entire winter!
Filling it up with 94 - check
Getting a wax and interior clean - check
Disconnecting the battery - check
Cover it up with Z cover - check
Kiss it goodbye for the next 6mths - check
I found a place (old folks apartment building) that rented me a spot in their underground parking garage for $350 for the entire winter!
Filling it up with 94 - check
Getting a wax and interior clean - check
Disconnecting the battery - check
Cover it up with Z cover - check
Kiss it goodbye for the next 6mths - check
10-05-2006, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dubbzdiggler
just start it up and let it run for a while once a week or more just to let it circulate oil and so it doesn't sit around and quagulate.
That's actually bad to do
It's better to just take the proper measure and just let it sit as starting up every so often will only create condensation (in the tank, lines etc...)SO I've been told
10-05-2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenn350Z
Heated indoor storage is where it's at
I found a place (old folks apartment building) that rented me a spot in their underground parking garage for $350 for the entire winter!
Filling it up with 94 - check
Getting a wax and interior clean - check
Disconnecting the battery - check
Cover it up with Z cover - check
Kiss it goodbye for the next 6mths - check
I found a place (old folks apartment building) that rented me a spot in their underground parking garage for $350 for the entire winter!
Filling it up with 94 - check
Getting a wax and interior clean - check
Disconnecting the battery - check
Cover it up with Z cover - check
Kiss it goodbye for the next 6mths - check
10-05-2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Make sure you take the battery out of the vehicle and store it at home. Also, ensure you change the oil and put fuel stabalizer in the gas!
Yep, I forgot to mention an oil change.
Thanks for the tip about the battery. I was going to just unhook it as I figured it's pretty warm in the parking garage.
I'll take your advice just in case!
Thanx!!
