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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Well folks, it's almost time for my vacation in the sandbox. I'm probably going to drive my car up to my parents in Orlando and leave it in there garage. I was wondering if anybody could chime in with a few things. First off, any recommendations as to where I might be able to pick up a cover for the S locally? Other question is does anybody have any recommendations for preventative steps for long term storage? I never had a car that I actually cared about while leaving for this long so any tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and I really appreciate all the community has done to help me and others out in the past.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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fuel stabilizer and a filled up tank to help limit moisture in the tank. If you are going to leavi it parked for months you might want to put it up on stands to prevent the tires from getting flat spots.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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oh, and if you are able to put the battery on a trickle charger that might help keep it from going bad too

KEEP Safe and look both ways 8 times before crossing the road
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Thanks for the tips John. Will do those things.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Be careful Obie and thanks for serving.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Thank you greatly for your service and we'll see you when you get back!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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I'd go with what John suggested...or if they dont mind, have one of your parents take it out once a week and drive it a couple miles, that would keep everything good

Stay safe over there Obie, and thank you
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Yes, stay safe Obie!!

Thank you for everything you do!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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keep your head down and most importantly.....LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE GOD DAMN STREET!!!!! LOL


all the advice in here is good and covered everything I was going to say...


Thanks for your service, bud


BTW I saw you going south on eastlake/mcmullen booth the other morning in the S
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