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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 116
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![]() I will be in connecticut this month and stay in New England for this winter. I will not use the car up there because of the snow. What do I do to prepare the car for winter It will be parked because I will have a rental. What kind of oil, antifreeze, or other suggestions. I will be driving up there from Florida. should I change my 180 degree to a 195?
------------------ 89 Police Interceptor BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe no cats, 2 chamber FlowMasters,Under Drive Pullys,14 degree Timing, Short Belt, No Air Silencer, oil cooler, 3.08's, And All Police Package goodies |
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA
Posts: 803
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![]() You should remove the battery and put it in a heated storage area. Put some fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank. Change the oil. Make sure the car is clean, put it in the garage and cover it. I also like to put it up on stands just to take the weight off the suspension. The biggest worry you have is the attack of mice. I use Bounce sheets inside of the car and engine compartment, I read somewhere they help repel the little bastards. Some use moth balls but the smell is too much for me.
If you are not going to drive it during the winter no need to change the thermostat. Florida sounds nice right about now! ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT |
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Conn.
Posts: 220
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![]() Agree 100% with all of the above suggestions, I've been storing my 87 notch every winter for the last 13 yrs in this manner with no problems. In addition to these, if the antifreeze has not been changed, do it and add also about 4 or 5 lbs of air to the tires prior to parking it. If you are storing your car outside, a high quality cover (well tied down) should be considered mandatory So far this winter, the weather around here has been considerably colder than normal and the 16" or so of snow in my back yard is showing no sign of melting - Have a safe trip!
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21
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![]() If your storing it outside i would invest in a cable lock for your cover. They are very cheap.
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,045
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![]() I put my GT away every winter.
Here is what I do: Take out the battery Change the oil Put some baking soda in a cup, and place into car Plug your tailpipes with rags (keep the mice out) Make sure gas tank is FULL and then add some fuel stabilizer Throw a car cover over it and you should be all set! Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com |
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Canada
Posts: 65
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![]() I store my '93 for 6 months a year. I put it on jack stands (in garage), undercoat with a little tranny fluid, place "mouse treat" all around the car, and I also start it up once every couple weeks (If you do this, make sure it warms up to full temperature before you shut it off.
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#7 |
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 116
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![]() Hey guys, thanks for the suggestions. I wanna make sure what to do. My car Will be outside, not in a garage. I will put a car cover on with a lock on it, put bakeing soda in a cup for the inside,cover the tail pipes, take off the ignition coil wire off, just for security sake. Have full strenth antifreeze, and take off my pony wheel caps also for security sake. Fuel stabilizer, and full tank. HAVE I LEFT ANYTHING ELSE. Anymoe idea's will be great. Thank's all!!
------------------ 89 Police Interceptor BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe no cats, 2 chamber FlowMasters,Under Drive Pullys,14 degree Timing, Short Belt, No Air Silencer, oil cooler, 3.08's, And All Police Package goodies |
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