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07-20-2003, 02:45 AM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 16880
Join Date: Mar 2002
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MWSOC
Location: Cedar Rapids, Ia
Vehicle:2003 WRX Wagon PSM |
Car storage question?
I'm headed back to college in about a month.....just ordered a Zaino kit to get the wagon clean and detailed before I leave. I also have the subaru wagon car cover coming in a week, so clean and covered is already taken care of.
Just wondering what the best way to keep the car parked for about 7 months is. My main question is whether to leave the windows cracked or sealed. I am in central Iowa, so the garage will get below freezing easily. Should i seal the windows and risk it geting musty or crack the windows? My main worry about crakcing the windows under the cover is damage to the stereo and/or computer while it is not driven for those 7 months. (Due to moisture) Also any input as to putting it on jackstands as so not to flatspot the tires? Any input would be appreciated. Either side plead your case...i'll use the knowledge well. Thanks in advance ~Watts
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07-20-2003, 08:35 AM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 33424
Join Date: Feb 2003
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: WMIC
Vehicle:2004 STI Blue/Gold |
Seal the windows and put some baking soda inside, just like a fridge. ALso close the outside air itake, set it to recirculate.
If you have jack stands, put it on them. Doesn't hurt. Take out the battery and store it seperate unless someone will be starting it occasionally for you. Change your oil before putting it back on the road. |
07-20-2003, 10:28 AM | #3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 23359
Join Date: Aug 2002
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: San Francisco
Vehicle:2002 BMW M Coupe Steel Gray |
I'd recommend having someone come start it up and let it run for 15-20 minutes once a month. It will keep the fluids from firming up and the seals intact.
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07-20-2003, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: saraseager.com
Vehicle:1957 Taggart Comet atlasshruggedpart1.com |
Have them drive it around for that 20 min, using the brakes frequently, to take the rust off the brake rotors. Don't set the parking brake, or the pads may stick to the rotors.
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07-20-2003, 08:15 PM | #5 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 15467
Join Date: Feb 2002
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Reston, VA
Vehicle:1 BC What Car? Mind your business |
make sure....
you keep a full tank of gas. If you don't the interior of the tank will fall apart. They also have gas additives to help with the preservation of the tank.
I just had my scooby in storage for 6 months with no prob. I did have a friend drive it for aboyt 10 minutes one a month. It was stored in a garage for the harsh Maine winter. I kept the battery in, I did need to replace the batter when I got back. It was really weak. -J |
07-20-2003, 11:17 PM | #6 |
Scooby Specialist
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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NESIC
Location: Boston, Massachusett
Vehicle:2011 Jeep Smurf Blue |
Use rosin bags (like in baseball) inside instead of baking soda.
as they said clsoe of all the air inlets, but also the outlets, especially the exhaust so no little critters crawl inside. if you do not put it on jackstands, just over inflate the tires by 10 PSI or so. p-rex |
07-21-2003, 12:19 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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all good suggestions. i would also recommend putting on a very light coat of silicon grease along the top of the windows so that the rubber does not stick to it. or leave it cracked open if you have a cover for it.
and yah, when you have your family or relatives driving the car once a month or so, make sure you ask them to turn on the AC to keep the compressor and lines from seizing up as well. good luck in school. |
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