Winter Storage
09-26-2017, 06:05 PM
#33
10-02-2017, 02:39 AM
#35
Doesn't take real expertise and there are photo essays in the maintenance section to hold your hand (like they did mine!) thru the process. Remove fill plugs before removing drain plugs so of you can't get the fill plug out there's still lube in there.
I just moved my S2000 from cold, snowy, salty winter roads Cleveland (OH) to Richmond (VA) and hope to get a couple more months of driving from now on. But, despite knowing internet posts know more about this than the idiot Honda engineers who wrote the manual, I'll stick with the manual's procedures. Takes about 15 minute to run the car up to full operating temperature (two fan cycles). No more wear than starting the car any other day.
-- Chuck
I just moved my S2000 from cold, snowy, salty winter roads Cleveland (OH) to Richmond (VA) and hope to get a couple more months of driving from now on. But, despite knowing internet posts know more about this than the idiot Honda engineers who wrote the manual, I'll stick with the manual's procedures. Takes about 15 minute to run the car up to full operating temperature (two fan cycles). No more wear than starting the car any other day.
-- Chuck
10-03-2017, 05:29 AM
#36
Another question easily answered by reading the owner's manual. 
(At least this isn't another "what oil should I use?" question.) The manual lists a lot more than put on jack stands if more than a month in storage.
I like mine off the floor because my other cars bring in salt and slush.
-- Chuck
(At least this isn't another "what oil should I use?" question.) The manual lists a lot more than put on jack stands if more than a month in storage.I like mine off the floor because my other cars bring in salt and slush.
-- Chuck
I think I'm also going to raise mine off the floor as my other side will bring in salt and slush too, plus will make it easier for some winter maintenance hahaha
10-17-2017, 01:59 PM
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In regards to condensation from concrete floors, I personally just lay a sheet of plastic through out the entire garage floor (single garage) and tape the ends with tuck tape (red one used for insulation). Everything from home depot. A roll will last for as long as you own the car.
In regards to flat spots in the tires, I just pump the tires pressure to 45 psi during storage.
Reverse gear, no ebrake
Fluids changed. For this winter I just drove 4k km (that's what a newborn does lol) the entire season so I will just be changing the oil. I changed transmission and diff last year.
Top unlatched but up.
Wash and wax job
Battery unplugged and on a trickle and maintainer charger.
Fuel tank full and fuel stabilizer in.
Some stuffing on exhaust pipes and air filter housing entrance to avoid mice nesting in case mice decide to pay me a visit.
And I think that's all I do
In regards to flat spots in the tires, I just pump the tires pressure to 45 psi during storage.
Reverse gear, no ebrake
Fluids changed. For this winter I just drove 4k km (that's what a newborn does lol) the entire season so I will just be changing the oil. I changed transmission and diff last year.
Top unlatched but up.
Wash and wax job
Battery unplugged and on a trickle and maintainer charger.
Fuel tank full and fuel stabilizer in.
Some stuffing on exhaust pipes and air filter housing entrance to avoid mice nesting in case mice decide to pay me a visit.
And I think that's all I do
