ok...looks like winter's almost here (snow next week supposedly?!)...

Any tips/advice on how to store the S???????? Shoudl it be placed on stands? blocks? or nothing at all? etc etc etc??????????????

 

Seks,

I won't steal the limelight away from XViper, since he has traditionally been known to reply very well to such questions. I will say that it is not advisable to store the S on blocks or jack stands since the weight of the wheels and tires hanging freely will have an unconventional, and possible damaging effect on suspension components. I store my S2000 on an old area rug that is at least 1.5" thick, to prevent flat spots from occurring on the tires. Even with radials, it is a good idea to keep some kind of padding beneath them. It's a good idea to also disconnect the battery, perhaps adding a trickle charger to keep a minimal charge going. Remember to find your radio code before you do so. What else? Hmmm.....make sure the car is clean and dust free before you store it, especially if you are planning on covering it. The friction of the cover on the paint will only cause minor scratches if the paint is not dust free. Keep one of your windows open a couple of inches to assist in free air flow, thus hindering the build up of mildew and or a musty dampness on the interior of the car.

Dave...anything else?
Asif
PS-While we are on the topic, any comments on how much gasoline to have in your tank during storage? I've heard both sides before. Full tank because the fuel will go "stale"? And empty because water vapour will saturate the otherwise empty fuel lines?
PPS-Seks, your planning storage already? Yes yes, I've seen the forecast but surely there is better weather yet to come?!

 

When you store your car, do you fire it up every so often to keep things lubricated and running properly?

That's what I would do.

 

VTEXTC, you've covered the basics and since I have posted quite a few times before on this subject, I would suggest doing an advanced search using my username and maybe something like "storage" or "winter+AND+storage".
My feelings on the level of fuel to keep is "full", partially for the water absorption issue but also with a full tank, you have less gasoline vapour sitting in there (explosion hazard). Of course, it would be wise to put fuel stabilizer in it just in case you leave it stored longer than anticipated. Non stabilized fuel should be good for several months.
As for periodically starting the car, I'm of the opinion that this is much harder on the car than just leaving it alone the whole time. Make sure your last run includes using the A/C so that the compressor gets a bit of oiling. Even for guys like me who use their cars all winter, it's a good idea to run the A/C about once a month for about 10 minutes.
The hardest thing on an engine is a cold start but even worse is one where the engine sits for days and weeks at a time before being started and run for what? ........... 15, 20, 30 minutes? Very hard on an engine. It's NOT like starting it every day and actually using it. In the spring, start it up and let it idle till it's almost warmed up before driving it anywhere and then drive it easy for a couple km so your tranny & diff & CV joints can get a good lube "workout".

 

oh plug up all the holes so uninvited creatures wouldn't have a place to explore.

 

I hate this topic.

Just to go one further from Former, my garage ends up being a toxic waste area with the amount of poison I lay down. No beast with four legs is welcome once I let the car sleep.

If you put down poison, make sure you leave a couple of shallow water pans around for them to drink out of...the stuff activates when they drink or something along those lines.

 

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PPS-Seks, your planning storage already?

 

What's wrong with your minivan? Or is that just your "summer beater"?

 

xviper: minivan belongs to my folks. I don't get it during the weekday so which means I won't be able to get to work

 

Just buy some snow tires like the rest of us.