Ghetto Winter Storage
11-11-2009, 03:05 PM
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Why wait till spring and have the engine sitting in "contaminated" oil all winter?
The fresh oil isnt going to go bad over the winter.
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The fresh oil isnt going to go bad over the winter.
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11-11-2009, 03:49 PM
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+ 1 on shell 91. i did the switch this year and the car performs better and my calculations show a small increase in fuel economy (it's small since we're only talking about 10%...but any savings is good.)
11-11-2009, 04:42 PM
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11-11-2009, 08:15 PM
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concrete does nothing to batteries...URBAN MYTH
storing them uncharged does damage them permenantly.
you also can put seatbacks forward so springs are not compressed
storing them uncharged does damage them permenantly.
you also can put seatbacks forward so springs are not compressed
11-11-2009, 09:06 PM
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^ thanks dan.
Forgot to take the e-brake off.
Time to go ebay shopping for OEM car covers. I'm assuming i'll need a specific version to clear the aerokit spoiler rite?
Forgot to take the e-brake off.
Time to go ebay shopping for OEM car covers. I'm assuming i'll need a specific version to clear the aerokit spoiler rite?
11-11-2009, 09:46 PM
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Get yourself a CTEK charger with the cigarette lighter adapter (Performance Improvements on the Queensway/Islington stocks them), then you can leave the battery in the car and it will maintain it. This is the same unit you can buy from Porsche....minus "Porsche" on it!
11-11-2009, 11:28 PM
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My error ... usually if its on cement ...it gets cold ...
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Battry Maintenance when storing
Flooded Lead Acid Battery Storage
Periods of inactivity can be extremely harmful to lead acid batteries. When placing a battery into storage, follow the recommendations below to insure that the battery remains healthy and ready for use.
NOTE: Storing, charging or operating batteries on concrete is perfectly OK. The most important things to avoid:
1. Freezing. Avoid locations where freezing temperature is expected. Keeping battery at a high state of charge will also prevent freezing. Freezing results in irreparable damage to battery's plates and container. [Freezing can happen between -19 F (40% charge) and -98 F (fully charged)]
2. Heat. Avoid direct exposure to heat sources, such as radiators or space heaters. Temperatures above 80° F accelerate the battery's self-discharge characteristics.
3. Step by step storage procedure: 1. Completely charge the battery before storing. 2. Store the battery in a cool, dry location, protected from the elements. 3. During storage, monitor the specific gravity (flooded) or voltage. Batteries in storage should be given a boost charge when they show a 70% charge or less. Completely charge the battery before re-activating.
For optimum performance, equalize the batteries (flooded) before putting them back into service.
This myth does have some historical basis. Many years ago, wooden battery cases encased a glass jar with the battery in it. Any moisture on the floor could cause the wood to swell and possibly fracture the glass, causing it to leak. Later came the introduction of the "hard rubber" cases, which were somewhat porous. A current could be conducted through this container, which had a high carbon content, if the moist concrete floor permitted the current to find an electrical ground. The wise advise of the old days to "not store batteries on concrete" has apparently been passed down to us today, but it no longer applies.
*********************************************************
Battry Maintenance when storing
Flooded Lead Acid Battery Storage
Periods of inactivity can be extremely harmful to lead acid batteries. When placing a battery into storage, follow the recommendations below to insure that the battery remains healthy and ready for use.
NOTE: Storing, charging or operating batteries on concrete is perfectly OK. The most important things to avoid:
1. Freezing. Avoid locations where freezing temperature is expected. Keeping battery at a high state of charge will also prevent freezing. Freezing results in irreparable damage to battery's plates and container. [Freezing can happen between -19 F (40% charge) and -98 F (fully charged)]
2. Heat. Avoid direct exposure to heat sources, such as radiators or space heaters. Temperatures above 80° F accelerate the battery's self-discharge characteristics.
3. Step by step storage procedure: 1. Completely charge the battery before storing. 2. Store the battery in a cool, dry location, protected from the elements. 3. During storage, monitor the specific gravity (flooded) or voltage. Batteries in storage should be given a boost charge when they show a 70% charge or less. Completely charge the battery before re-activating.
For optimum performance, equalize the batteries (flooded) before putting them back into service.
This myth does have some historical basis. Many years ago, wooden battery cases encased a glass jar with the battery in it. Any moisture on the floor could cause the wood to swell and possibly fracture the glass, causing it to leak. Later came the introduction of the "hard rubber" cases, which were somewhat porous. A current could be conducted through this container, which had a high carbon content, if the moist concrete floor permitted the current to find an electrical ground. The wise advise of the old days to "not store batteries on concrete" has apparently been passed down to us today, but it no longer applies.
