hatchdog
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I'm starting to think about winter storage for my car
and would like your suggestions/tips on how to properly store it.
I live in a snow belt 15 miles north of Spokane which also has the honor of having the lowest temps for Eastern Washington on a daily/nightly basis. (Yeah I know, why did I choose Deer Park to live
) My car will be stored in an uninsulated metal building with a concrete floor. The following is what I already plan to do but please advice me of other considerations.
Wash/Wax
Change oil and filter
Top off/check antifreeze
Add stabilizer to fuel tank, lines and carb
Cover car
Questions:
Due to consistent below freezing temps batteries don't winter well here. Should I pull my battery and store it in the heated basememt (this is what I do for other batteries I don't use in the winter) or leave it in the car in order to run the car (but not drive) throughout the winter?
That being said, should I start the car ocasionally or is it best to leave it un-started?
Do I need to be concerned about rodents? I haven't seen any evidence of mice or other critters in the building and I never allow any food products other than water and beer in the building. I haven't had any problems with the other equipment stored there including a travel trailer.
Thanks for your advice!
Mike
This is last winter 2016-17 and the prediction for this year is a repeat! Good think I enjoy moving snow!
I live in a snow belt 15 miles north of Spokane which also has the honor of having the lowest temps for Eastern Washington on a daily/nightly basis. (Yeah I know, why did I choose Deer Park to live
Wash/Wax
Change oil and filter
Top off/check antifreeze
Add stabilizer to fuel tank, lines and carb
Cover car
Questions:
Due to consistent below freezing temps batteries don't winter well here. Should I pull my battery and store it in the heated basememt (this is what I do for other batteries I don't use in the winter) or leave it in the car in order to run the car (but not drive) throughout the winter?
That being said, should I start the car ocasionally or is it best to leave it un-started?
Do I need to be concerned about rodents? I haven't seen any evidence of mice or other critters in the building and I never allow any food products other than water and beer in the building. I haven't had any problems with the other equipment stored there including a travel trailer.
Thanks for your advice!
Mike
This is last winter 2016-17 and the prediction for this year is a repeat! Good think I enjoy moving snow!
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