Long term storage?
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Long term storage?
I'll be away for most of the summer, leaving my truck in storage. There's no one around here I trust enough to leave my new truck with them all summer... What if any precautions do I need to take before I leave it in the garage?
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From: HollyWood Ca
pull the battery and you can also buy a giant zip lock baggy to store it in(search giant clear plastice bags) at my last job we had 20 something custom Car's turend into boats, jet powerd Toyta celica, Ford Explore trash truck and a bunch of other Crazy stuff and just stored them inside had to jump start them thats about it
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From: Marple Township, PA
In addition to the battery, some other suggestions:
- Change the oil if it's been awhile since the last one (acids in used oil can eat away stuff),
- Add some gas stabilizer and run it for a few miles to make sure it's gotten into the entire fuel system,
- Would be best to have it on jack stands to eliminate severe flat spots on tires. Otherwise, I'd air 'em up to 45-50 psi for storage.
I assume this is indoor storage? If not, gotta think about UV damage to tires and other rubber; coat 'em with a protectant??
- Change the oil if it's been awhile since the last one (acids in used oil can eat away stuff),
- Add some gas stabilizer and run it for a few miles to make sure it's gotten into the entire fuel system,
- Would be best to have it on jack stands to eliminate severe flat spots on tires. Otherwise, I'd air 'em up to 45-50 psi for storage.
I assume this is indoor storage? If not, gotta think about UV damage to tires and other rubber; coat 'em with a protectant??
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From: Georgia
I read most of the summer as less than 6 months? the battery will be just fine hooked up. Wash, Wax, change oil, tire pressure at max. remove the french fry's from under the seats. apply leather cleaner/protector if you have leather. I would think about a car cover. don't use old sheets. If it's going to be outside spend $100 or so on the cover. inside the $30, $40 covers will do nicely.
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