Well guys summer is gone and the montreal winters are almost here. Everyone is giving me all these little tips on how to store my car,(example) make sure to cover your garage with plastic floor lining before you put your car away.(no clue) or make sure to press the clutch atleast twice a week so it won t freeze to the plate???
I was basically just gonna get it washed ,waxed, motor shampoo,interior washed completely,change the oil fill the gas tank,add some gas cleaner,jack it up on stands and cover it. I have a starter on it so i will be able to start it once a week for 15 minutes while it s on the jacks without getting in.Where exactly do i place the jack stands under the car without long term damage? Or am i doing something wrong.Anyone?????

 

no need to clutch in every couple weeks...or put plastic on your garage floor. Just put it away for the season and come back in the spring.

Ive done it with my teg in the past. And would with my Z if I decide to store it.

 

Don't start it either. There is no value it starting it and not driving it. Maybe pump up the tires 5 lb's over spec and add Stabilt or Seafoam to a full tank of gas and drive it for 20-30 minutes. I've stored Vettes this way for years and now that I'm a Z convert I'll do exactly the same thing. Disconnect the battery as well. I have never had a problem in the spring. Oh, if you don't want to disconnect the battery, get a thingie called a battery tender. It's a very low charge current charger. Just keeps it topped off, but not overcharged.

I change my oil in the spring after the storage. Not before. Just in case some mositure settled in.

Youll get lots of different advice I'm sure.

 

Either agree to or indifferent with most everything said. Only one disagreement: why would you leave dirty oil along with acid, water, and contaminant in your engine and oil pan for a few months? For about $40, you have clean oil. If you worry about moisture in the clean oil in the spring, it's only another $40. A very inexpensive option.

 

Oh one more thing, if you decide to disconnect the battery, make sure you read the owner's manual 1st. I think you have to lower the windows to avoid damages during reconnection. Personally, I use a batt tender. It's only about $10.

 

I don't remember, might have had something about allowing grung to gather over the winter. I agree, better to do both. But if you change your oil as often as I do, it doesn't matter. Oil is cheap.

 

thanks guys, will do,battery tender and thats all she wrote.

 

Yes, you'll get different advice from everyone. Here's what I do and the '03 has started right away after 3 months of storage for the last 3 winters:
1-Roll down the windows one inch then disconect the battery. Windows down to let some air circulate + prevent damage to the seals since the roll up/down feature won't work. I connect my battery charge 3-4 times during the winter.
2-I use a car cover. Car is clean before covering.
3-I place a $10 tarp on the ground which is "supposed" to reduce the amount of moisture collecting on the vehicle frame.
4-I change the oil, not the filter. I change again early spring both the oil and filter.
5- Remove the wiper blades. They get permanent set when not used for an extended period.
6- I add air to the tires up to almost the max pressure stated on the sidewall. Every 2 weeks I push the car 6-12" to prevent flat spots.
7- Fill full with gas and stabil. Full tank will prevent condensation from the lack of air.
8- I don't start it at all. If it was in storage for years I would to get things moving but for 3 months some say it's more damaging.
9- I don't jack up the car, some say that the suspension gets damaged from not having a load on it.

Again, I'm no expert but this is what i do...

 

The snows coming your way, its been snowing in near Thunder Bay for 2 days now, we had our last ride in the Z last weekend on the north shore of lake superior. If you jack the car be carefull where you put them, read the manual, but like everyone says just air the tires up a bit and leave it on the ground as I don't think alot of sag is built into the suspension on these cars. Are you storing it inside? heated garage? may make a difference on what you do. The "battery tenders" are great for all your toys.. sleds, boats, bikes etc anything with batterys these things litterally can save a guy 100's of dollars in screwed batteries.

 

I inflate the tires to 45 psi and park on 4 pieces of blue board to avoid flat spots. Works like a charm!

 

screw the storage and drive it all winter

 

I store my ZR in heated storage for the winter. I do pretty much the same as above. Some differences/additions:

1. I change both oil and filter.

2. Make sure interior is cleaned, with leather
cleaner/treatment on seats.

3. Use some form of air freshner to prevent musty smell

4. I inflate tires to 45PSI and don't bother to move the car.

5. I use the Sta Dri desicant product packets in the trunk, rag top storage compartment and interior. They absorb moisture in the air keeing all the interior areas dry.

6. Remove battery and hook up a battery tender for the entire storage season. The tender is important. Most chargers with fry your battery over time.
If you remove battery, ensure that your doors are not locked. Otherwise you will have difficulty opening the hood when spring arrives!.

Hope this helps,
Cheers