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Old 11-21-2003 | 02:36 PM
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I live in Massachusetts and the z will be parked in my garage covered all winter. I have never had to put a car away for the winter and was wondering what I should do. I was told to put the car on jack stands to make sure the tires don't form flat spots, as far as the fuel and oil and coolants go should I drain everything, run the gas tank dry or just keep it low and leave it till spring? Any insights would be appreciated.
Old 11-21-2003 | 05:55 PM
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This thread should help you out:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=48336
Old 11-21-2003 | 06:29 PM
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gas tank full, no additives. If you are parking on concrete, get the tires up off the floor on something like blueboard, etc. Also, I will be increasing tire pressure to 50 psi for storage. A fresh oil change is also called for. Do not release all weight from suspension- such as storing on jack stands.
Old 11-22-2003 | 09:09 AM
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can these tires handle 50 psi? mine are recommended at 34
Old 11-22-2003 | 02:23 PM
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34 for driving. If you look at the sidewall, they can actually handle 51 psi.
Today was the magic day! Very sad to throw the cover on her and know she will be silent for 4 months!!!!
Old 11-22-2003 | 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by Z'd
gas tank full, no additives. If you are parking on concrete, get the tires up off the floor on something like blueboard, etc. Also, I will be increasing tire pressure to 50 psi for storage. A fresh oil change is also called for. Do not release all weight from suspension- such as storing on jack stands.
Uhh... what happens if you release all weight from the suspension for a long time?
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