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Old 09-16-2014, 06:13 AM   #1
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List of thinings to do before winter.

I have a bad AOS and I am planning on changing it. While I have the car in repair mode I was planning on cleaning the throttle body and doing a tune up. I will also be flushing the cooling system and changing all the oils engine and transmission included. Basically I will do all of this before storing the car for the winter and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on what else should be done or tips on getting it all done right. I appreciate all the imput.

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Old 09-16-2014, 11:05 AM   #2
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Finish shake shingles on dormers on roof.
Finish outside painting.
Get power to chicken coop.
Winterize bees.
Shut off outside water.
Tune up snowblower.
New tires wife's car.
Water and sprinkles off, all properties.
Shovels and salt to all properties.

I'm sure I'm missing something...
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Old 09-16-2014, 02:39 PM   #3
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I don't see your car info.
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Old 09-16-2014, 02:46 PM   #4
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Finish shake shingles on dormers on roof.
Finish outside painting.
Get power to chicken coop.
Winterize bees.
Shut off outside water.
Tune up snowblower.
New tires wife's car.
Water and sprinkles off, all properties.
Shovels and salt to all properties.

I'm sure I'm missing something...
Your list looks much like mine, save the chickens & bees... Got lots of kid's shizit to do instead.
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Old 09-16-2014, 02:54 PM   #5
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What, no chickens in Waterloo?
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Old 09-16-2014, 03:19 PM   #6
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I don't see your car info.
Sorry.

Put top up on Boxster.
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Old 09-16-2014, 03:53 PM   #7
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Getting new shoes for my 04.
other than that, not much else except maybe a new pair of driving gloves
Winter in San Diego is like summer in the north
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Old 09-16-2014, 04:04 PM   #8
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What, no chickens in Waterloo?
ROFL...
Yes, just not at my place.
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Old 09-16-2014, 04:23 PM   #9
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Getting new shoes for my 04.
other than that, not much else except maybe a new pair of driving gloves
Winter in San Diego is like summer in the north
Oh shut up!

Waterloo chicken: :chicken:
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Old 09-17-2014, 01:05 AM   #10
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Sorry it's a 2000 Boxster S
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Old 09-17-2014, 04:12 AM   #11
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Getting new shoes for my 04.
other than that, not much else except maybe a new pair of driving gloves
Winter in San Diego is like summer in the north
That was my first thought.

List:

1) Move someplace warmer.

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