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JohnA |
10-21-2020 @ 9:38 AM
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Does anyone have a cheat sheet or printed guide line on winterizing a vehicle outdoors. Johna
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Jacques1960 |
10-21-2020 @ 9:48 AM
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Outdoors ? - Steel wool in tail pipe to exclude rodents - Packets of Fresh Cab at interior and engine bay to discourage rodents - Remove battery, place on trickle charger - Add fuel stabilizer - Change oil / filter if not done recently - Place car on jack stands or tire flat preventers - Cover vehicle with breathable cover Hope this helps
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JohnA |
10-21-2020 @ 11:51 AM
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Should I shoot anything into spark plug holes.
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nelsb01 |
10-21-2020 @ 1:07 PM
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Get to a Marine Store to get your fuel stablizer. Why? Because there are more boats and water craft stored every year than antique vehicles. My suggestion is Yama-Lube Fuel Stabilizer ---it costs more but lasts much longer that Sta-bil.
This message was edited by nelsb01 on 10-21-20 @ 1:09 PM
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therunwaybehind |
10-21-2020 @ 1:25 PM
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Drain all the water out of both the easy places with taps, like the bottom of the radiator and the harder ones to do like the center of the bottom of both vees of the engine block. You could check the antifreeze freezing point with a bulb type hygrometer or simply drain and refill with a new supply of antifreeze and water for a calculated freezing point but that is a technical and not a muscle memory task.
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Jacques1960 |
10-21-2020 @ 3:08 PM
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Yes, you could also fog the cylinders for added protection if the car really, really will sit unitilized for an extended period
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51woodie |
10-21-2020 @ 3:43 PM
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If possible, it would be best if you could put it up on stands on a concrete or asphalt (put two layers of 3/4" x 1' x 1' plywood under each stand if on asphalt) driveway. Also it is very important to use a breathable cover, instead of a poly tarp, as condensation will collect.
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TomO |
10-22-2020 @ 7:30 AM
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Storing a car outside can cause paint abrasion from the car cover being whipped around by the wind. Another concern is how well the cover is moisture resistant. If the cover stays wet, it can cause rust to form under it. Choose a car cover that is designed to be used outdoors and fits the car well. The main problems you will have to protect against are rust and vermin.
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Jacques1960 |
10-22-2020 @ 8:09 AM
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Not a plug for any particular product, but I’ve used the Cal Car Cover “Noah” successfully for several outdoor storage needs in Maine. Good product, easy on paint. Care needs to be taken when removing below freezing as ice can cause inner layer of cover to freeze to vehicle, damaging cover (not car) on removal. How do I know this...?
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JohnA |
10-23-2020 @ 5:13 PM
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damage to paint least of my worries, it"s daily driver so gets lots of use. My main concern is it gets there and back without breaking down. Johna
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