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Is it really necessary to do an oil change before the hibernation? I am planning on hibernation for only 2.5 months (Jan-mid March). My car was bought new in just August. Thanks
Would be a great time to get an oil change.
1) Flush all the early wear metals from break in process
2) proper prep for hibernation, flush acidic combustion byproducts
3) ready for spring driving season
Do a Blackstone used oil analysis, and you'll see why.
Another vote here for winter tires...my first time doing it on a Porsche...and very pleased to have the car available to drive.
And, feel free to copy my 'seasonal renaming' with the winter tires...it's now the Snorsche (Snow + Porsche). Even my wife uses the term when we go into the garage and she asks which car we are taking.
Thanks to all who replied. I spent 4 hours putting her away yesterday but looks comfy under the blanket.
I left my windows cracked slightly open and closed my air vents according to recommendation below. But then I see Lexvan’s post above saying to do the opposite. What gives?
Thanks for all the info on winter storage, my Wife and I have recently received our new (Baby)😉 a 22 Spyder.
When I stored my Mercedes E550 Cabriolet, in addition to over inflating the tires.
I’d place rectangle pads of polystyrene insulation under the wheels, over the weeks and months they would compress and take up the wheel and tire shape perfectly.
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I typically:
1. Change oil
2. Fill with fuel stabilizer and Shell 91 no ethanol then drive home
3. Inflate tires to max pressure
4. Wash car
5. Detail the interior
6. Wax car
7. Hook up trickle charger to the smoking pkg
8. Spritz me carpets with my best cologne (which makes me want to kiss my car even more than normal)
9. Plug the exhaust outlets with steel wool
10. Cover with high quality Covercraft cover
11. Walk away
12. Look back
Anyone out there have any proven storage rituals beyond the above?
I do most of the above. Additionally, I put either an open tub of baking soda or a couple of dessicant packs to absorb moisture in the interior. I also use wheel cradles. However, I do have a set of winter wheels and tires that will use to keep driving the car until the roads get covered with winter salt and sand. Thats when the car gets put away. The winter set-up also allows me to get the car out earlier in the spring, when roads are good but temps are not. So, basically, I am stored from mid-late December through late March.
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