Winter storage
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: Qc,Canada
Winter storage
Hi everyone
I will soon bring my 02' C4S to a storage garage.
The garage is kept at room temperature during the whole winter.
Ive read some advices here and there but I do have some questions.
Theses are the infos I have so far:
-Do an oil change
-Use fuel and oil stabilizer (Storage defender from Driven?)
-Fill the tires at maximum air pressure
-Use a battery tender
-First an oil change was done August 1st. Wondering if it worth it to do another one before the end of October? Do you think this semi-fresh oil will do it or should I replace oil and filter before storage and keep the same oil for the next season?
Or keep my semi-fresh oil, send the car to storage with stabilizer and do an oil change next spring?
-Anyone have experienced Fuel/Oil stabilizer? Can it create problems of any sort?
-Just wondering if some have the maximum air pressure from Michelin Pilot Sport 2 N4? I guess I can found it on the tire?
You guys have any other advises?
Thanks!
I will soon bring my 02' C4S to a storage garage.
The garage is kept at room temperature during the whole winter.
Ive read some advices here and there but I do have some questions.
Theses are the infos I have so far:
-Do an oil change
-Use fuel and oil stabilizer (Storage defender from Driven?)
-Fill the tires at maximum air pressure
-Use a battery tender
-First an oil change was done August 1st. Wondering if it worth it to do another one before the end of October? Do you think this semi-fresh oil will do it or should I replace oil and filter before storage and keep the same oil for the next season?
Or keep my semi-fresh oil, send the car to storage with stabilizer and do an oil change next spring?
-Anyone have experienced Fuel/Oil stabilizer? Can it create problems of any sort?
-Just wondering if some have the maximum air pressure from Michelin Pilot Sport 2 N4? I guess I can found it on the tire?
You guys have any other advises?
Thanks!
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,086
Likes: 27
From: Ephrata, PA, USA now. Originally from the UK
Hi everyone
I will soon bring my 02' C4S to a storage garage.
The garage is kept at room temperature during the whole winter.
Ive read some advices here and there but I do have some questions.
Theses are the infos I have so far:
-Do an oil change
-Use fuel and oil stabilizer (Storage defender from Driven?)
-Fill the tires at maximum air pressure
-Use a battery tender
-First an oil change was done August 1st. Wondering if it worth it to do another one before the end of October? Do you think this semi-fresh oil will do it or should I replace oil and filter before storage and keep the same oil for the next season?
Or keep my semi-fresh oil, send the car to storage with stabilizer and do an oil change next spring?
-Anyone have experienced Fuel/Oil stabilizer? Can it create problems of any sort?
-Just wondering if some have the maximum air pressure from Michelin Pilot Sport 2 N4? I guess I can found it on the tire?
You guys have any other advises?
Thanks!
I will soon bring my 02' C4S to a storage garage.
The garage is kept at room temperature during the whole winter.
Ive read some advices here and there but I do have some questions.
Theses are the infos I have so far:
-Do an oil change
-Use fuel and oil stabilizer (Storage defender from Driven?)
-Fill the tires at maximum air pressure
-Use a battery tender
-First an oil change was done August 1st. Wondering if it worth it to do another one before the end of October? Do you think this semi-fresh oil will do it or should I replace oil and filter before storage and keep the same oil for the next season?
Or keep my semi-fresh oil, send the car to storage with stabilizer and do an oil change next spring?
-Anyone have experienced Fuel/Oil stabilizer? Can it create problems of any sort?
-Just wondering if some have the maximum air pressure from Michelin Pilot Sport 2 N4? I guess I can found it on the tire?
You guys have any other advises?
Thanks!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 679
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Yes to adding fuel additive, don't bother with an oil additive, waste of money. The oil in the car is fine to use, you wont need to change it next sprint, just a waste of oil. just take it out for a few good runs in Spring and your done. Store it as is and drive it next year. Next winter just do the oil change just before storage.
I'd also suggest you give the interior a good vacuum and clean, remove the mats and place some silica bags around the car. You can pick large ones up off Amazon.
I'd also suggest you give the interior a good vacuum and clean, remove the mats and place some silica bags around the car. You can pick large ones up off Amazon.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,264
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From: Centerburg, OH
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 83
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From: Wisconsin, USA
+1 for StaBil fuel stabilizer. Worked great for me.
I'd also recommend washing your car and keeping it under a cover while in storage.
And don't forget... the frunk (where the battery is) and engine bay are both locked electronically. So in the event your battery dies, you will not be able to access them to jump the car. Instead you need to follow the convoluted instructions in the owner's manual to jump the fuse box first to get them open.
I'd also recommend washing your car and keeping it under a cover while in storage.
And don't forget... the frunk (where the battery is) and engine bay are both locked electronically. So in the event your battery dies, you will not be able to access them to jump the car. Instead you need to follow the convoluted instructions in the owner's manual to jump the fuse box first to get them open.
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Flyover Country
This suggestion is fine for people with the lack of fear for other idiot drivers. Where I live especially the first few snows of the winter people around here seem to have forgotten how to drive in winter. There are enough fools driving, again in this area, much less in less than ideal conditions.
In spite of the above disclaimer, there are 996 owners who equip their cars properly and drive all winter successfully. So personal choice...
In spite of the above disclaimer, there are 996 owners who equip their cars properly and drive all winter successfully. So personal choice...
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Joined: May 2001
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From: Albany NY
Idiot drivers are everywhere and every season. Just look at the recent spate of accidents on here. Nevertheless I understand the fear but I still suggest you drive it on days when it is not so bad. My C4 is a blast in the winter!
Pro
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 505
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From: MN
2x on the scented dryer sheets, work very well and they're cheap. I used to put them everywhere in the car inside and out and never had a problem plus the car smells great in the spring. Then I started driving it year round in MN, switching wheels and tires for the winter and love it. Car with good Blizzak snows handles better in the snow than most 4x4's until it gets too deep... there's idiots out everywhere summer and winter so you just have to stay aware.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Flyover Country
Understood. Mine is a 4S but it stays in the garage during winter, my choice. I have two other vehicles that are much more capable in winter and would pain me less if some dork slid into it because of lack of skill in driving on snow/ice. It's just me. To each to his own decision.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 272
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From: Qc,Canada
Hi everyone
Thanks for your advises!
I wont use the car in winter as the season is quite hard here in Qc. I also have a 4x4 vehicule that can handle it well. On the other side just thinking about the car in deep snow make me dream!
I will defenately use some dryer sheets in the engine bay and interior, sounds like a good idea.
The frunk problem wont be an issue as I have safety cables installed.
Thanks again
Thanks for your advises!
I wont use the car in winter as the season is quite hard here in Qc. I also have a 4x4 vehicule that can handle it well. On the other side just thinking about the car in deep snow make me dream!
I will defenately use some dryer sheets in the engine bay and interior, sounds like a good idea.
The frunk problem wont be an issue as I have safety cables installed.
Thanks again