Winterizing Question
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Winterizing Question
I will soon be putting my C2 away for the winter.....is there any consensus as to the best amount of fuel to leave in the tank? I mean, should I fil it up and add the Sta-Bil or is a half or less tank more desirable. I'm thinking condensation issues and that a full tank would minimize this issue.
Also, along with this question, is there any tried and true methods to minimize the risk of mice getting at my P-car. There is currently some mice activity in my otherwise dry/safe garage. I have placed several bait stations around the perimeter of the garage in hopes that they'll go for that rather than my delicious P-car wiring or leather bits!
Also, along with this question, is there any tried and true methods to minimize the risk of mice getting at my P-car. There is currently some mice activity in my otherwise dry/safe garage. I have placed several bait stations around the perimeter of the garage in hopes that they'll go for that rather than my delicious P-car wiring or leather bits!
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Before I can advise you on winter storing tips, do you know how much fun you and your Porsche would have in the snow? I use Sta-Bil in my boat and have done it with a full tank and a partial tank and have had 14 years without fuel issues. I also use a fuel/water separator. Depending on your bait, you may be attracting vermin.
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At least he doesn't drive a MDX SUV wanting to store it for the winter while he drives a "beater". OH GAWD...
First rusty lug nuts, now this....
http://www.mdxers.org/forums/2-gener...r-storage.html
First rusty lug nuts, now this....
http://www.mdxers.org/forums/2-gener...r-storage.html
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You want your tank at least 3/4 full if not 7/8ths. This is to minimize the air that is exposed to the fuel. Put your stabil in based on the instructions on the side of the bottle.
Those mice are going to be living good this year in that stainless steel exhaust tip!
;-)
Those mice are going to be living good this year in that stainless steel exhaust tip!
;-)
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Top off the gas tank.. Inflate tires to 50psi, plug in your battery chargers and you should be fine.. I never put stabil or any additive in the gas tank and never had a problem...
The mice concerns me way more.. A friend had mice feast on his wiring in a Boxster and he spent $$$$ on a complete new wiring harness.
Sleep tight
The mice concerns me way more.. A friend had mice feast on his wiring in a Boxster and he spent $$$$ on a complete new wiring harness.
Sleep tight
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I will soon be putting my C2 away for the winter.....is there any consensus as to the best amount of fuel to leave in the tank? I mean, should I fil it up and add the Sta-Bil or is a half or less tank more desirable. I'm thinking condensation issues and that a full tank would minimize this issue.
Also, along with this question, is there any tried and true methods to minimize the risk of mice getting at my P-car. There is currently some mice activity in my otherwise dry/safe garage. I have placed several bait stations around the perimeter of the garage in hopes that they'll go for that rather than my delicious P-car wiring or leather bits!
Also, along with this question, is there any tried and true methods to minimize the risk of mice getting at my P-car. There is currently some mice activity in my otherwise dry/safe garage. I have placed several bait stations around the perimeter of the garage in hopes that they'll go for that rather than my delicious P-car wiring or leather bits!
I like to keep as much of tank internals that are at some point submerged in fuel submerged during long periods of non-use.
You can use Stabil if you want. I do not know if it does anything.
Condensation is not a concern because the tank is not vented to atmosphere. The fuel will get to a temperature and remain at a rather stable temperature unless the garage temperature goes up and down over the period of several days.
Use good traps. This is the only way you can be sure there are mice about and you are getting them.
Try to get as much stuff off the garage floor as you can. Put the stuff in metal cabinets.
Plug any holes in the sheetrock, around where water pipes go through the walls with steel wool.
You want to provide as much distance between the car and the contents of the garage.
You want the mice to have to zip along the base of the wall where it meets the floor. You can place baited traps along the wall. Place some under the car. Note which traps have the most success and add more if you want. Change the traps every so often. Wear leather gloves when handling the traps to avoid leaving any of your scent on the traps.
Do not use poison. You do not want a poisoned mouse dying in your car.
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I have 2 vehicles that I store during the winter from mid November through 1st of April each and every year.
I always over inflate the tires as well as fill the tank with a fresh tank of fuel, all the way to the top.
I then add Sta-bil as per the instructions on the bottle for long term storage and run the vehicle for a minimum of 5-10 minutes.
This year I'm going with a new product, "Sta-bil 360" as it sounds promising and worth a shot.
I always over inflate the tires as well as fill the tank with a fresh tank of fuel, all the way to the top.
I then add Sta-bil as per the instructions on the bottle for long term storage and run the vehicle for a minimum of 5-10 minutes.
This year I'm going with a new product, "Sta-bil 360" as it sounds promising and worth a shot.
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home depot sells an electronic mouse trap that zaps the mouse. It works great, better than any other trap I tried
I used fancy feast dry cat food for the bait. works better than cheese and peanut butter
I used fancy feast dry cat food for the bait. works better than cheese and peanut butter
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I have 2 vehicles that I store during the winter from mid November through 1st of April each and every year.
I always over inflate the tires as well as fill the tank with a fresh tank of fuel, all the way to the top.
I then add Sta-bil as per the instructions on the bottle for long term storage and run the vehicle for a minimum of 5-10 minutes.
This year I'm going with a new product, "Sta-bil 360" as it sounds promising and worth a shot.
I always over inflate the tires as well as fill the tank with a fresh tank of fuel, all the way to the top.
I then add Sta-bil as per the instructions on the bottle for long term storage and run the vehicle for a minimum of 5-10 minutes.
This year I'm going with a new product, "Sta-bil 360" as it sounds promising and worth a shot.
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Thanks for the suggestions guys....ya the mouse problem bothers me more that the actual winterizing of the car. Full tank, over inflated tires and a battery tender. Done a little more research and it seems, mint oil extract works well to thwart mice, i'm gonna give that a try.
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The best way to treat you car is to drive it all year round. During the winter months I do several mountain treks for skiing, or just to get over the mountains. And of course the mandatory ice course rally in the midst of winter with PCN (Porsche Club Norway). Have not ever had a problem, the car is quite a good winter drive, done several inspections and no rust. Except some nuts on my ageing exhaust system. Only thing you need to do is to have the underside properly washed with a water jet car machine every week or so. I do not even do that that often.
Last edited by Arne Klinge; Oct 29, 2014 at 06:46 AM.
