Long Term Storage Recomenditions ???
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Long Term Storage Recomenditions ???
There is a good chance that im going to be deployed to In Country Iraq at the end of this month. What are some things I should do to set my truck up for storage for what could be upto a year or more? Thanks a head of time.
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change the oil add a fuel stabilizer and disconnect the batteries....but even if it has to sit for a year your gonna have to jump them anyway..would be best if you could put a charge maintainer on it but prob not possible...
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Have some one run it for you if there is some one that you can trust with it. Not sure about the '06 turbos but I've heard that some of the earlier ones would rust and then stick during long storage.
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i agree, if u have a firend or relative that u trust, have them take it to the grocery store once or twice a week. just to keep the fluids movin.
and from everyone at FTE thank you for your service to our country!
and from everyone at FTE thank you for your service to our country!
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"and from everyone at FTE thank you for your service to our country!"
gopedoligist - thank you very much. that means alot. Its 50/50 right now, but i should be finding out very very soon if ill be going or not. I have voleentered for an individual augmentation assignment, for many many different reasons. I dont want to say much more about it but the good thing is, that when im done i get to come back here and start where i left off.
Anyway - as for the truck.... i do have family but they wont be able to do it for me this time. Which means my "babygirl" will have to go into long term storage. I just had the oil changed, and the fuel filters done. so other then disconecting the batter and the stuff mentioned, is there anything else that anyone might suggest. Ive heard things about the turbo's as well and i may need to contact the dealership to find out if the turbo will be under warrenty if that happens, being that i will be out of the country. With her being so new 13,5K miles, i would hate to come home and have to deal with a bunch of problems just to get her up and running. well thanks for your suggestions so far and thank you very much for your suport.
gopedoligist - thank you very much. that means alot. Its 50/50 right now, but i should be finding out very very soon if ill be going or not. I have voleentered for an individual augmentation assignment, for many many different reasons. I dont want to say much more about it but the good thing is, that when im done i get to come back here and start where i left off.
Anyway - as for the truck.... i do have family but they wont be able to do it for me this time. Which means my "babygirl" will have to go into long term storage. I just had the oil changed, and the fuel filters done. so other then disconecting the batter and the stuff mentioned, is there anything else that anyone might suggest. Ive heard things about the turbo's as well and i may need to contact the dealership to find out if the turbo will be under warrenty if that happens, being that i will be out of the country. With her being so new 13,5K miles, i would hate to come home and have to deal with a bunch of problems just to get her up and running. well thanks for your suggestions so far and thank you very much for your suport.
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Yes jorylee76 thanks for your service I am holding my breath for both my sons, one is security forces in the Air Force In F.E.Warren in Wyoming, the other is onboard CVN71 Theodore Roosevelt in Norfolk VA.
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can you store it in a warm garage?make sure your fuel tank is full no moisture to build up.fuel stabilizer added.
thank you be safe
thank you be safe
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You might look at putting it on jackstands to eliminate all the weight sitting on the tires. A friend of mine did that when he went remote and then I fired it up once or twice a month for him until he returned a year later. Running it helps the seals stay fresh also.
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Originally Posted by 350steve
can you store it in a warm garage?make sure your fuel tank is full no moisture to build up.fuel stabilizer added.
thank you be safe
thank you be safe
350steve - i hope your sons all make it back home safely. good luck to you and yours. and thanks.
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I know I would volunteer to store your truck if you were closer. You might be able to fog the turbo with something. Hope things go well for you and keep in touch when you can on line if you actually deploy.
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Jorylee - My son thats on the carrier will probably be ok if he deploys, the Air Force son however will probably be convoy escort as he is heavy weapons qualified if he deploys but so far so good.
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MAXIUM- what do you mean by "fog the turbo" ? Also thanks for your offer. I think im going to try and see if i can get it stored here on base. Its probibly a long shot but who knows.
wb6anp - Being in the navy myself, i know that being deployed on a ship is alot less dangerous then being on the ground. Thats one thing my folks have always been thankful of, and now with me probibly going "in country" there really not that happy about it, but we all do what we have to do i guess. As for your son in the A.F. I hope things work out for him, and he makes it back safely. Good luck to you and your family, and thank you for yoru support.
I guess its just a waiting game now. Hopefully ill be able to get this storage on base, its not as good as having my things with my family, but i guess its second best. Thank you all for your advise and support. If this goes down ill try to pop in when i can and let you all know what i can and that im doing ok.
Anything else that anyone can suggest would be great. Thanks a bunch.
wb6anp - Being in the navy myself, i know that being deployed on a ship is alot less dangerous then being on the ground. Thats one thing my folks have always been thankful of, and now with me probibly going "in country" there really not that happy about it, but we all do what we have to do i guess. As for your son in the A.F. I hope things work out for him, and he makes it back safely. Good luck to you and your family, and thank you for yoru support.
I guess its just a waiting game now. Hopefully ill be able to get this storage on base, its not as good as having my things with my family, but i guess its second best. Thank you all for your advise and support. If this goes down ill try to pop in when i can and let you all know what i can and that im doing ok.
Anything else that anyone can suggest would be great. Thanks a bunch.
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I would try to get ahold of some pickling oil. Add some to the crankcase, and as John said, fog the turbo. (take air filter off and spray oil in the intake while running, no longer than 10 seconds, shut down and re-install the air filter) Knuckle Oil from Waukesha works extremely well, as it releases a vapor to keep out moisture. If your near the oilfield someone should have a gallon or 2 in stock. It should take less than a gallon.
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When I deployed for 3 years, I changed the oil, oil and fuel filter and ran it about 20 miles with new fluids, I put my truck on jack stands (wheel bearing saver and tire saver), fogged the engine right before I shut her down for good (engine fog is sold at marine boat stores for folks who store thier boat engines. It is vaporized oil in a spray can and is few bucks. It coats all the inside parts) disconnected the battery and cleaned up the interior well (don't want mice or birds in her). When I picked her up, she was as I left her, fired right up and then I drained all the fluids again and put fresh in. Didn't even seem like she was asleep for 3 years. Your a geat American! I retired after 20 yrs, but am with you in spirit. Godspeed.
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