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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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Winter storage preparation?

I don't plan on driving my '84 F250 this winter at all so will be storing it in the back yard.

What should I do as a minimum to prepare, nothing? Or should I take out the battery and store in my basement cold room or something...would that make it last longer?

I live in Canada so it will be subjected to temperatures as cold as -40.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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Winter storage preparation?

I think I would at least take out the battery, keep it inside, but try to keep it out of the cold. If you have a concrete floor, put the battery on a piece of wood, not right on the floor.

I think you can get fuel additive (for storage) at an auto parts store, that might not be a bad idea either.

I'm sure you could do more, someone else could probably be more of a help
 
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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Winter storage preparation?

Check the coolant, if it is not ok to at least -50*, flush it and refill with the correct mix.
 
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