Winter Storage

[IowaS]

Thanks Jim, I learned #10 the hard way a few years back with a Miata. Great stuff.

[drburton]

After doing these steps to prep the car for storage, some people still say you should drive the car a couple of times during the winter.

Is this true, or once it is ready for storage, leave it until the Spring.

If anyone could provide information on why this is or isn't a good idea, that would be great.

Thanks.

[z12358]

drburton, take a look at the bottom of this thread:
Winter storage and RMS leak

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by drburton

After doing these steps to prep the car for storage, some people still say you should drive the car a couple of times during the winter.

Is this true, or once it is ready for storage, leave it until the Spring.

If anyone could provide information on why this is or isn't a good idea, that would be great.

Thanks.

Hi,

100% Hibernation is best and perhaps the hardest (like waiting for Xmas morning) jonesing for that cacoon in the corner of the garage.

Will starting the car a couple of times during the winter grenade it? Probably not. Is this the best practice... probably not.

It's a myth that starting the car will circulate the oil. If you change the Oil as the last thing, and run it just a minute or so to circulate the Oil, the fresh oil will cling to all the parts through a winter.

Any car put into long term storage by a museum or serious collector is always cacooned and left. It is the accepted practice. 'Course, owners are always free to do as they wish. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[drburton]

Since I am not very mechanically gifted, I called the local Porshe dealer regarding the process for Winter Storage. They offer a 'Hibernation' package that pretty much includes all the recommendations in this thread - oil change, coolant check, fuel stablizer, inflate tires etc.... The cost is $200 or you can upgrade that and get the car detailed for $290.

Does that seem reasonable?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by drburton

Since I am not very mechanically gifted, I called the local Porshe dealer regarding the process for Winter Storage. They offer a 'Hibernation' package that pretty much includes all the recommendations in this thread - oil change, coolant check, fuel stablizer, inflate tires etc.... The cost is $200 or you can upgrade that and get the car detailed for $290.

Does that seem reasonable?

Hi,

$200 is very reasonable. Where? Maplewood? Carousel? Thing is, you'll need to re-top off the fuel tank when you get it home - you want as little air in there as possible. Plus, remove the Battery and put it on a maintainer. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Perfectlap]

where can I get these dessicants? My car sits ouside for 2-5 days without during the winter. Anything I can do help out the leather and keep it smelling 'fresh' I'm all for.

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

where can I get these dessicants? My car sits ouside for 2-5 days without during the winter. Anything I can do help out the leather and keep it smelling 'fresh' I'm all for.

PL, this should help you:

Desiccators

[Sammy]

Is there a easier way to get a coating of anti-corrosion stuff on the cylinder walls without doing the fogging oil method? The spark plugs are not the easiest things to get to (not impossible, just not easy) and this would be a major PITA!

I've always used fogging oil with my boats in the past, but it was much easier since the spark plugs were easily accessible.