Geo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Right as Winter is fast approaching and for the most of us, the cars will be off the Roads either garaged, Covered, or on the drive way. Just want to know what you guys do to your car for keeping it stored etc. I.e change oil, leave out of gear, jack up and leave on stands etc. thoughts and discuss folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 why out of gear and on stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 why out of gear and on stands? On stands to stop flat spots on the tyres. That, or rotate the wheels every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Leave the handbrake off Disconnect the battery and stick it on a trickle charge every so offen. BOOOOM job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Mine is staying outside, uncovered but as my drive is on a slope it will be left in gear but with handbrake off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I left mine for two months last year with the handbrake on and never had a problem with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 On stands to stop flat spots on the tyres. That, or rotate the wheels every so often. ahhh i see ive never even thought of that,i always leave it in gear but handbrake off i thought that was the correct thing to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 In garage, handbrake off, in gear, cover on! I run the car with the garage door open for 30mins or so every few weeks also, just to keep things moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Mine's a short checklist 1. drive it in to the garage 2. stick on the trickle charger 3. close the garage door 4. open again in March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 1. Run fuel tank down low. 2. Change oil 3. Put in garage 4. Disconnect fuel system fuses 5. Connect float charger 6. Put under soft cover. 7. Once a month roll out of garage,turn over engine, admire car, roll back in and cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I was under the impression it was a bad idea to keep turning it on letting it idle and if you wanted to turn it on you should take it for a run. For me its; 1.Service 2.Clean 3.Leave hand brake off 4.Leave out of gear (level drive way) 5.Put on trickle charger 6.Put on cover 7.Bring it out when the weather improves As for flat spots these if you get them will be run off in a matter of miles not really worth the hassle of putting on stands IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i left mine stood 5 years and brakes rusted going to take some work to get back.also was in gear and handbrake on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 i left mine stood 5 years and brakes rusted going to take some work to get back.also was in gear and handbrake on. I think he only wants to leave it for a couple of months I don't think I could not drive it for a couple of months never mind 5 years !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I was under the impression it was a bad idea to keep turning it on letting it idle and if you wanted to turn it on you should take it for a run. There's been many an internet discussion about this without any real credible result. Questions being, why is it bad for the engine to idle for more than 5mins (for example)? Is it better or worse to run the engine on idle for longer periods? Has there been any measurable damage recorded due to engine idle from a cold start as opposed to cold start and then going for a run? Is it even worth it to start the engine over the winter period or just leave it until summer time is back? I think on every car forum that I've seen these discussion everyone has put forward a case for which is worse or better, but all without any measurable evidence other than their car didn't break when they did it. So at a guess I'd say it is ok to idle the car if you want a heat cycle to go in to it. (If you are de-cat) Why do you want a heat cycle in the engine in the first place? (Not sure). Is it ok to leave the car on trickle charger for 5months without an engine start in between? (probably yes) Going for a run can take the rust off the brakes, but then it will add a new layer of grime to the chassis underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 not even picked mine up and people are taking about garaging them!!!!!! mine is going into the garage with cover on, on trickle charge, out of gear and handbrake off. but only once the salt gets layed down on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Check list for winter: - buy supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Check list for winter: - buy supra. haha. good luck with that. ive only just got mine bought in time to run it for a short while. it will be mine next tuesday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I laid mine up for nigh on 2 years, and kept the tyres at around 65-70psi. Apparently car manufacturers do that to new cars while they are kept in fields or storage yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 mine in garage soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I laid mine up for nigh on 2 years, and kept the tyres at around 65-70psi. Apparently car manufacturers do that to new cars while they are kept in fields or storage yards. Isn't that double what you are supposed to put in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 My list is as follows: 1) Put in Garage (already done) 2) Clay bar & 3 coats of autoglym (already done) 3) Clean engine bay (already done) 4) Replace oil and filter (already done) 5) Replace Spark plugs and coil pack connectors, clean 02 sensor and idle control valve (already done) 6) Replace rear discs and pads (hopefully arrive tommorrow) 7) Replace cambelt 8) Clean air filter 9) Buy a car cover 10) Bring out next spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 i dont wanna put mine away! i like driving it and seeing it on my drive oh well... bought the car cover the other day tuck it away in the garage(when the garage is finished) oil n filter change to be done soon give the calipers a lick of paint with some new decals wheel refurb polished cam covers and other engine bling and a big kiss and cuddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam82 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Put winter tyres on it, waxoil underside, drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossack Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 just curious as to why so many people cover their cars in the garage? i never use mine at all, would rather it aired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xzarik Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Oh to be able to afford 2 cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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