I'm storing my car for 2.5 months right now. A few things I've done:

- use a battery tender (I bought the jr version). Keeps your battery fresh without having to start the car or disconnect anything
- put cardboard or carpet under the tires. add maybe an additional 4-5 psi
- put something under the wipers so they don't sit on the windshield
- change oil
- full tank of gas
- partially open the windows for air circulation
- wash and vacuum

don't drive your car or start it until you pull it out of hibernation

 

What he said.

 

I think I'll just get my dad to drive it around once a week for me, would seem like the best method above all.

 

That's sort of what I had in mind. A mini-version of the longer-term winter storage.

In my younger days, I let my Toyota truck sit for 5 months one spring and summer in So Cal without taking any measures whatsoever. Started right up and ran like it was the next day. My S gets babied though...

 

Adding to this list:

1. Keep top up but unlatched.
2. Stuff rags into intake and exhaust.
3. Use car cover.

You will be fine, don't worry.

 

^^ Holy wow! Sounds like more work than just driving them through the winter!

 

for 2 months, here is your list

Turn the car off
Go on your trip.

 

2 months won't make a difference... and btw I wouldn't put it on jackstands, especially with the wheels on.. (unless you plan on taking the wheels off too) regardless of how long you are storing it.

 

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