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Old 08-30-2016, 01:24 AM   #5
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by FauxDiablo View Post
1) Put the car on jack stands.
2) Full tank of gas. Do NOT use "HEAT" if you live in a gasahol state. (10%-20% ethanol)
3) Previous poster said change oil. Nope. Change it AFTER winter storage**
4) Remove or change coolant if you are not sure if it will withstand -20F temps.
5) Remove battery, bring inside, attach a small trickle charger.

I'm in Minnesota, where it actually gets COLDER than most of the populated areas of AK.

**Do you want to run your car all of the next year on oil that's been sitting for 6 months in subzero temps? Or do you want to start the year on fresh oil?
Never leave one of these cars on jack stands for months, even Porsche has a TSB warning against doing this.

NEVER store a car with used oil, the water and acids in the oil will foster corrosion while it is in storage. Always change the oil before storing the car.
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