Exactly what the title says, I am looking at storing my F250 for about six months. What are some things I do can do to her so she won't have problems starting and running whenever I come back?

Last time I stored her, I just locked her up and she had some rough starts. I'm not too sure if that's good for her, but would like to learn more from the pros.

 

You in the service? I'd say lock it indoors somewhere with the batteries unhooked. I had one stolen parked outside at a friends house and another one stripped parked in what I thought was a secure storage room. Both were on base too and I got royally screwed by the insurance. It happened on a secure base and they weren't responsible so they said. The base security said the same thing though.

You really don't need to do anything other than unhhook the batteries though. If you even think there is a chance of rats or mice then put out more than enough poison under the hood, in the cab and under the truck. Squirrels too!

 

I just made sure my fluids were new and good to go, i had two strong batteries, and filled my tires. Once it was parked, disconnected the batteries until i got home. Mine has sat for several months at a time on many occasions with my deployments. Never had an issue

 

Just pulled mine out of storage. Been in there all winter. 5 months.. Both batteries were dead. Forgot to unhook them. I should have brought the batteries home and toss in basement so they don't freeze.. Other than dead batteries, She fired right up and brought her home. Just take care of the batteries and everything should be fine. As stated above.

If sitting outside i would be concerned about the brake rotors rusting, though. Had a car that didn't fair to well to sitting outside. The rotors were trashed and needed to be replaced.

 

No, I'm not in the service. Just going to live out of town with some relatives and won't need the truck, nor will I be around to take care of it.

Should I be concerned with any issues of the diesel getting "old"?

 

I would prefer to drain the fuel and disconnect/remove the batteries. If you remove the batteries make sure they are placed on some sort of mat or non thermal material, batteries will discharge faster if they are on cold surfaces. If you can not drain the fuel at least treat it with a good biocide and anti gel if the weather is cold.
When it comes to re-start charge the batteries first.

 

For years I have not used my truck from Sept. - April. All I do is back it in the barn unhook the batteries and kiss it good-by.

 

i say leave the tank full... less spots for rust to form?
im not 100% on this i am allergic to rust and i am covered in it!

 

put in some fuel additives and fill the tank.it shouldnt rust its a plastic tank but moisture can still build up unless its full... un hook the batts and you should be good to go...

also a good air freshener is always good to keep the cab smelling nice...

 

add a bottle of powerservice clear diesel, then top off tank, this will stabilize the fuel and dispurse water.