Extreme Winter Storage

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

We have a little bit of extreme weather here from time to time. I think the most important things are to make sure the gas tank is completely full before parking it and to put a good battery tender on it. It is also recommended that you inflate the tires extra hard to prevent flat spotting (60 lbs I think but check your owners manual - this information is all in there) and give it a fresh oil change before putting it away.

I've been storing my car for about 6 months each winter with temps ranging down to -40 and I am still on the same battery.

I notice this is your first post so allow me to point out the search button above, and suggest that you use it. Most questions have been answered repeatedly in here, including the one you just asked.

I'm with Mark. Key points;

- Change Oil & Filter
- Fill tank and add appropriate stabilizer
- Ensure coolant is good to go
- Pump tires to ~ 60 psi
- Attach battery maintainer (not an old style 'trickle charger but a proper maintainer)
- Put on the car cover and relax

In the spring

- Uncover
- Detach maintainer
- Bring tires to proper pressure
- Drive, drive, drive

Here in the True Great White North it can get bitterly cold but following the above steps I have never had a problem in the spring. One other thing; every few weeks during the winter, go to the garage and look at the car and pray for an early spring.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by paulofto

every few weeks during the winter, go to the garage and look at the car and pray for an early spring.

And RESIST the temptation to start the car and let it idle for a few minutes. Unless you can take the car out and drive it for 60 min, don't start it.