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Post by shahtz on Sept 20, 2012 20:29:41 GMT 1
Am getting my cars ready for the winter hibernation may leave one out as a daily but rest get tucked away What are the ideal storage conditions I always leave quarter tank fuel Drain radiator of water or put new antifreeze in Unclamp battery and place battery on a wooden block doesn't discharge as quick like this or I may take battery home and place in heated integral garage I release handbrake Place chocks in front of tyres cover car with a breathable cover and lock away till march Any other ideas?  |
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Post by RatDat on Sept 20, 2012 21:00:58 GMT 1
I check the antifreeze then put it in the shed and taken the battery off. Maybe put a cover over it. That's it. Datsuns are usually fine after sitting for years so a few months is nothing!
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Post by Al Ramone on Sept 20, 2012 21:08:05 GMT 1
i keep my cars filled with antifreeze/water mix all year round so wouldn't drain it.
antifreeze contains corrision inhibiters so should always be used, whether cold weather or not.
agreed with everything else, cept car covers, i've never liked em.
a few months laid up won't do much harm anyways, i'd be more worried if it was for a few years.
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Post by RatDat on Sept 20, 2012 21:11:35 GMT 1
I only use a car cover as birds can get in the building and bombard my cars. Indoors they're good but IMO a waste of time outdoors. They do more harm than good outside.
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Post by Talking Hoarse on Sept 21, 2012 7:07:04 GMT 1
My Datsun does get use of the garage (so the new car stays outside), but gets no special prep for winter - as it is used all year.
It does of course have anti freeze (wouldnt run without inhibitor anyway), and has lots of cavity wax.
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Post by 30psi on Sept 21, 2012 10:15:11 GMT 1
My Datsun will probably develop a bit more rust this winter as it's a daily after all. But it is now garaged to reduce the chance of someone trying to nick it again.
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Post by gainsb1 on Sept 22, 2012 16:40:12 GMT 1
I read somewhere that if you are leaving the car for some considerable time you should set it up on axle-stands to stop the wheels going flat at the bottoms. Add a couple of p.s.i/bar to the tyres if leaving them on the floor as they will probably lose some air over time.
Maybe it's just a Datsun thing but I have found with both my cars that there is a smell of petrol inside if you don't leave the side windows open an inch or so. Could be something to do with the pressurised petrol caps?
Leigh.
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Post by driveby on Oct 24, 2012 20:57:52 GMT 1
Yes I either put my cars on axle stands or put 3Bar in the tyres to prevent flat spots. Change oil and antifreeze before standing making sure its run to make sure the bores and lubed to prevent sweating. Remove battery.
Oh and have you seen you can buy silica gel tubs in Tesco to absorb any moisture in the interior.
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Post by Mark42 on Oct 24, 2012 22:29:18 GMT 1
I have to say that while I do often think of the car being locked away more in winter I've actually found since owning it that theres more chance of being able to drive about on a sunny dry day in December than we get in the middle of summer! The British weather is just unreliable all year round!
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Post by Eric on Oct 29, 2012 14:05:45 GMT 1
putting a car on axle stand to prevent flat spots on tyres isnt that good. all suspension is hanging down so all rubbers will get oval holes in them. just add 3 bar in the tyres and it will be fine for that 3 of 4 months. put it away with a full tank of gas as the inside of the tank wont corrode if it is full and fuell gets more expensive every day  |
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Post by dreadnought on Oct 29, 2012 14:42:13 GMT 1
Will just keep driving and enjoying mine as thats what its for, as for my 260, thats just on the drive with a tarp over it having fegular work done to it. Winter storage? Chance would be a fine thing.
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