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2012-10-14 19:09:17
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Winter Storage
So i'm putting the SR20DET in storage for winter. My dads Corvette is being stored in the garage so my B14 is stuck being stored outside next to my 300zx TT which is also going into hibernation. Now I've got a pretty good idea on what to do although in my research i've noticed some people say different things.

1. Some say to put it on Jack stands to help prevent flat spots in the tires. Some however say not to do this as it puts the suspension in a unnatural state and in modern day radials as long as you keep it at the proper air pressure I should be fine to let it sit on for about 5 months.

2. I just wana verify that topping the tank off is best to do to help prevent condensation and rust...however i've seen to add fuel stabilizer but another article saying if its being stored less than a year to not worry adding any.

3. Some say if you can, start the car every so often to let it run, over the storage period, but others say not and that its better to let it sit becuz you can't get the engine and other drive train parts warmed up enough to do any good and will create condensation in the crankcase and exhaust that will kill your car

Obviously all say to clean inside/out, wax, plug up exhaust/intake to prevent animals climbing in, change the oil and other fluids right before storage. Both cars are being stored for the winter, the Z will be inside a canopy I built at the back of my driveway under its car cover, but my B14 will only be protected by a car cover. Any other tips or suggestions let me know.
Last edited by speedricer on 2012-10-14 at 19-11-30.
2012-10-14 19:34:54
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4. Move to a warm weather city like Miami & not worry about any of that.
2012-10-14 20:12:24
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Originally Posted by SE-Rawkus
4. Move to a warm weather city like Miami & not worry about any of that.


3.5. Hit the lottery and have the money to make such move lol
2012-10-15 00:43:05
#4
Pull the battery and keep it inside. roll the car about a quarter turn every few weeks to keep the tires good. I never start a vehicle I'm storing until I intend to drive it again.

Cover it and make sure no critters get up in there.
Last edited by Benito Malito on 2012-10-15 at 00-43-44.
2012-10-15 00:52:11
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Originally Posted by Benito
Pull the battery and keep it inside. roll the car about a quarter turn every few weeks to keep the tires good. I never start a vehicle I'm storing until I intend to drive it again.

Cover it and make sure no critters get up in there.


Oh yea, pulling the battery for sure. As for rolling the car, good idea but im my situation im gonna have to jack up and turn the wheel cuz theres no room to roll the car, also i'm on a slight slant.
Ok, i'll try and keep myself from starting her up until come March or so.
Yeah, putting a car cover over it, maybe a tarp to help weather resist it. Maybe some garbage bags over the tires and plugging up my exhaust so nothing tries to make a home in there
Last edited by speedricer on 2012-10-15 at 00-53-30.
2012-10-15 01:48:13
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Besides pulling the battery cable, I don't think any of that is neccessary. We're talking about December thru March right? Not that long really, if you were storing it for like 8 months or more then yeah I'd probably do the rest.
2012-10-15 02:39:13
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It'll be 6 months tops, prob just 5
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