Diesel - Long Term Storage
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Diesel - Long Term Storage
Hi all - I’m relocating across country, and will (sadly) be forced to store my 2017 F250 diesel for approximately 6 months. I have indoor warehouse space lined up with both monitored security and IP cameras. I also have a car cover, and dual battery tenders. For good measure I added an ODB connected GPS tracker, and an Apple airtag as well. This is as far as I’ve gotten to keep my baby safe… my question for you all is: what have I forgotten? Thank you!
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If it's going to freeze where you're leaving the truck, make sure you put winterization additives in the fuel. It's nice and warm now but may not be in 6 months. If it were me, I'd top off the DEF and fuel tank before storing (less area for condensation). I'd put dryer sheets everywhere to keep the critters out of the truck (in the cab, under seats, in the engine bay, air box, anything to keep mice out of the wiring and air box. Otherwise, it sounds like you have it. Upon return, I'd probably drain the water separator, prime and drain again to make sure the fuel still looks good and maybe a fuel filter change shortly after return. If you want to get nutty, some people put the vehicle on blocks or stands to keep the tires from getting flat spots. I'm sure others will chime in with more ideas but sounds like you have a good plan in the works.
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Heck, just bring it up to me in Pasadena. I'll run it around once every couple weeks. Does it have snow-rated tires?
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The Toyos aren’t snow rated (I believe), but I think they did just fine.
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Then you have nothing to worry about for storage.
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I store mine for 4 months every winter. I’ve done it with my personal diesel trucks for years.
I park it when it starts snowing, usually late Nov, early December, put a battery tender on it, start it in late March, and I’m off.
I park it when it starts snowing, usually late Nov, early December, put a battery tender on it, start it in late March, and I’m off.
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