What is the proper way of storing my Z for a few years?
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What is the proper way of storing my Z for a few years?
It is a tough decision for me to do this but by June of this year I will be occupied doing some new work. My vehicle registration ends in June and so is my insurance. I won't be renewing it. She is going to be park in the garage for possible 2 or 3 years depending on the situation.
My question is what is the best way to store my vehicle for that long? Disconnect battery? Drain fliud?
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~Robert
My question is what is the best way to store my vehicle for that long? Disconnect battery? Drain fliud?
Thanks I appreciate all your feedback
~Robert
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If there is power, use a battery tender- if not disconnect.
Crank up the tire pressure to at least 50 psi and use rigid foam insulation (blueboard) under each tire.
For winter storage, I fill the tank and leave it. For something 2-3 years, I would probably leave it closer to empty, but add some Seafoam, as the gas will turn over that long period. Run the car after you add the Seafoam to get the mixture in the lines. When you finally prepare to start it. Add several gallons of fresh gas first.
I would also do a fresh oil change now.
Crank up the tire pressure to at least 50 psi and use rigid foam insulation (blueboard) under each tire.
For winter storage, I fill the tank and leave it. For something 2-3 years, I would probably leave it closer to empty, but add some Seafoam, as the gas will turn over that long period. Run the car after you add the Seafoam to get the mixture in the lines. When you finally prepare to start it. Add several gallons of fresh gas first.
I would also do a fresh oil change now.
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I know when i store the z for the winter i do the following:
Full tank of gas and i add fuel stabilizer
Full detail (polish and wax etc)- if its parked inside a garage you might consider an indoor car cover to prevent dust from settling
Remove Battery
Over inflate tires and leave on ground - i have a non heated garage so i usually lay carpet down to absorb some of the temperature transfer from the concrete to the tires. Don't put on jack stands in case of emergency and you have to move it quickly. I also roll the car every few months to prevent tire deformity. Most of the is excessive, I'm just very conservative.
Full tank of gas and i add fuel stabilizer
Full detail (polish and wax etc)- if its parked inside a garage you might consider an indoor car cover to prevent dust from settling
Remove Battery
Over inflate tires and leave on ground - i have a non heated garage so i usually lay carpet down to absorb some of the temperature transfer from the concrete to the tires. Don't put on jack stands in case of emergency and you have to move it quickly. I also roll the car every few months to prevent tire deformity. Most of the is excessive, I'm just very conservative.
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Okay sounds good I have an idea now. As for the battery when I do remove it. Over time does that battery just die or just need a charge? Asking because I bought it brand new a few months ago and I wonder does it become trash another not in use. As for the seaform not too familiar with it. I have heard of it. So I would do it before storing correct? Just wanted to confirm that information.
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Okay sounds good I have an idea now. As for the battery when I do remove it. Over time does that battery just die or just need a charge? Asking because I bought it brand new a few months ago and I wonder does it become trash another not in use. As for the seaform not too familiar with it. I have heard of it. So I would do it before storing correct? Just wanted to confirm that information.
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As for the battery, it will slowly discharge over time and then not recover. Only deep cycle batteries are designed to substantially drain and recover.
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Thanks it wasn't easy for me to do this. I will be sad that I have to drive either my Tacoma or Fit now. I will probably just modify the Fit just so I have some sort of fun in my life haha.
Psssh I got a saving for a supercharger, a saving for my paint job and a saving for interior work... this car is a never ending goal for me
I will PM you shortly about the locks.
~Robert
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