Winter Storage
11-04-2013, 08:58 AM
#31
I must be crazy. I don't do anything special (car kept in attached garage). But, I start the car at least every 2 weeks and move it a bit to avoid flat spots. I keep all my insurance on all year so that on cold clear days I can take it on a short run up the Allen expressway, along the 401 and back----maybe a 20-30 min run. I am very careful because I know the tire grip and PCCB are sub-optimal in the cold. Am I wrong? I have had four new 911's and I have had no issues at all1988/1992/2009/2014).
11-04-2013, 12:56 PM
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11-04-2013, 02:10 PM
#33
Drifting
I try to wash it and park it in the far side of the garage. Cover it and put a CT tender/charger on. Last year, I didn't get the tender on until January or February, and the battery was done. I have several batteries that need tending over the winter. Oil Change in the spring for me.
(oh yeah, stabil, and an extra 10psi in each tire)
(oh yeah, stabil, and an extra 10psi in each tire)
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11-05-2013, 09:05 PM
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This is my 1st year as well storing my car for the winter. My routine so far after much reading is
-filling the tank with Shell 91 and stabilizer
-change the oil and inflate tires
-connect battery maintainer
-wash car inside and out
-cover car
I also purchased these car dollies from Princess Auto so I can move my car around my garage if I need to. I'm also considering covering my tailpipe and intakes as well.
Is it ok to plug a battery maintainer into the cigarette lighter as opposed to the actual battery?
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/C...lies/8129363.p
-filling the tank with Shell 91 and stabilizer
-change the oil and inflate tires
-connect battery maintainer
-wash car inside and out
-cover car
I also purchased these car dollies from Princess Auto so I can move my car around my garage if I need to. I'm also considering covering my tailpipe and intakes as well.
Is it ok to plug a battery maintainer into the cigarette lighter as opposed to the actual battery?
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/C...lies/8129363.p
11-05-2013, 09:18 PM
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11-05-2013, 11:39 PM
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11-06-2013, 12:06 PM
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I must be crazy. I don't do anything special (car kept in attached garage). But, I start the car at least every 2 weeks and move it a bit to avoid flat spots. I keep all my insurance on all year so that on cold clear days I can take it on a short run up the Allen expressway, along the 401 and back----maybe a 20-30 min run. I am very careful because I know the tire grip and PCCB are sub-optimal in the cold. Am I wrong? I have had four new 911's and I have had no issues at all1988/1992/2009/2014).
11-30-2013, 10:21 AM
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I must be crazy. I don't do anything special (car kept in attached garage). But, I start the car at least every 2 weeks and move it a bit to avoid flat spots. I keep all my insurance on all year so that on cold clear days I can take it on a short run up the Allen expressway, along the 401 and back----maybe a 20-30 min run. I am very careful because I know the tire grip and PCCB are sub-optimal in the cold. Am I wrong? I have had four new 911's and I have had no issues at all1988/1992/2009/2014).
11-30-2013, 07:49 PM
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10-28-2019, 11:02 AM
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I just leave my plugged in all the time. Use the nocos everyday as I don't drive the cars that much unless its to the track or a nice day for a drive. It does help extend the battery life. Before I was replacing a battery every two years as there is always battery drain from the alarm and gps units.
10-28-2019, 03:22 PM
#42
So I was told not to put stabilizer in the fuel but to fill tank fully to 100% capacity of good shell premium fuel (No need to add anything this way). . It’s parked now for storage... was this a big mistake on my part?
10-28-2019, 04:01 PM
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10-28-2019, 04:06 PM
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