I am completely out of money and i dont plan on having any extra for my truck for up to 6 months.

My question is, what are some good tips for keeping my truck outside and exposed to the weather for extended periods of time? I dont have money for a cover or tarp at either.

 

make sure the battery is fully charged (dead battery can freeze which will ruin it)

also top off your gas tank. I know it sounds funny but a low fuel tank can get condensation which puts water in your gas.

 

You have no idea how many times this has screwed me over...

 

If you decide to tarp it don't use a cheep tarp, they will rub your paint right off in no time.

 

Here you go.. it's a re-post (modified) from last fall...

Winterizing:

Air up the tires
Wash the truck thoroughly and blast the areas known for rust on these rigs:
1. Behind and above the rear wheel well liners that are welded in. Mine had packed mud and pebbles that clogged the drain holes.'had to replace a wheel arch last year.
2. Behind the front fender liners (the tar paper stuff).
3. At the front fender, the area above the lower mounting bolt near the door.
4. The cowl and its drainage course. Remove the rubber plugs above and above and behind the front wheels. Take out the leaves, twigs, etc. Rinse thoroughly.
Fill up the gas tank(s) and use some Sta-bil or Heet.
Cover the cab and cowl vents to prevent snow, water, leaves, etc. from entering. A 6x8 tarp is less than $10 and well worth the small investment. Tie it down securely so the metal grommets don't rub your paint. I've duct-taped the grommets after running the rope through it and nary a rub mark.
Change the oil and oil filter. Oil turns acidic over time. Let it run for a few minutes.
Take a can of WD-40 and spray the entire under carriage. It's a light oil and will easily wash off in the spring.
Remove the battery and store the battery in a cool dry place. Preferably connect it to a maintenance charger.
Remove the spark plugs and inject a tablespoon of oil into each cylinder. Rotate the engine by hand a few times to lube the cylinders. It'll smoke a bit when you bring it back to life in the spring but that's okay. Your cylinder walls will thank you.
Vacuum the interior and remove all trash.
Place fabric softener sheets in the interior. It'll stave off musty smells.
Close the fresh air vents to prevent critters from gettng in.
Crack the driver and passenger windows like 1/4-inch the interior can breath. This assumes it has been tarped.
Never use Armor All or any other protectant unless you are dedicated to using it regularly. My 65 'Stang was regularly doused with that crap and the hot California sun has outgassed the vinyl and the protectant and constantly leaves a nasty film on all the windows. The vinyl is now dried and cracked too. Stupid stuff IMO.

 

As stated by HIO Silver, with today's fuels having at least a percentage of ethanol content, add something like Sta-Bil to the fuel when filling up. Ethanol will exacerbate the problem of moisture in the fuel/fuel tank.