F-150 Storage
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Hi All,
Recently had Back Surgery, Doctor says no driving for 2-4 months,What would you guys do to prepare the truck for not Driving it,I put 93 Octane in it
when I last drove it for starts, Thanks Guys and Gals
Recently had Back Surgery, Doctor says no driving for 2-4 months,What would you guys do to prepare the truck for not Driving it,I put 93 Octane in it
when I last drove it for starts, Thanks Guys and Gals
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From: Clarksburg WV
I put my Mustang away every winter, I just put fuel stabilizer in it, disconnect the battery, and raise it off the ground. If you can't raise it maybe you could overfill the tires a bit. Radial tires don't really flatspot but I've heard they can still do it if a car sits in one spot for too long.
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From: Staten Island, NY
Depending on where you live and where you park the truck you might want to put a handful of strategically placed moth ***** under the hood to discourage any furry little critters from taking up winter residence amongst your wiring.
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From: Maine, Virginia
I used to go to sea for 3-5 months at a time twice a year and my old '88 never had an issue. Of course the old truck didn't have the same battery drain issues that the new trucks have. So, as mentioned already, I would:
Add a battery tender
Fill the tires a little over
Fill the tank and add some stabilizer
And if I were to do this all over again knowing that my truck is being left outdoors, I'd get a high quality cover for it.
Add a battery tender
Fill the tires a little over
Fill the tank and add some stabilizer
And if I were to do this all over again knowing that my truck is being left outdoors, I'd get a high quality cover for it.
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If you have remote start, even better. LOL
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Electronics in our trucks continue to draw on the battery. Even when I don't plan on using my truck for a few weeks I put one of those solar battery chargers from Harbor Freight on the dash. I use one for my car trailer winch and lights also.. I also use one of those inside sun shades.
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I agree. The passive draw on the battery would make ~~ 2 weeks the longest I would let one sit without a charge. It might go longer, but I don't know how much. Batteries left alone with no load will discharge over the course of 6 weeks or so.
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