| Clem |
1. Fill tank with fuel. This will help prevent condensation from forming in the tank. A fuel stabilizer will also help keep the fuel "fresh" until spring.
2. Add an extra 10-15 PSI of air to each tire to prevent tires from developing "flat spots"
3. Install a battercharger designed to maintain a full battery. A conventional "trickle charger" can overcharge a battery if left on all the time.
4. Change engine oil and filter if it has not been done from some time. Used engine oil becomes contaiminated by moisture and products of combustion, replacing the oil will prevent this from happening.
5. Sprinkle moth balls around the exterior of your vehicle if you suspect micemay be in the area. The odor can keep mice away from making a winter home in your car. A plastic bag can also be placed over your tailpipe.
It is also best not to start your car during storage, over 90% of all engine wear occurs during the first moments of a cold start. Idling your engine can also build up harmful moisture. If you do choose to periodically start your car, bring it up to operating temprature by driving it instead of allowing it to idle. |
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| BlueTurboEGG |
| Mice?.... You sure this is found on the BMW site? :) |
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| Clem |
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Originally posted by BlueTurboEGG@Oct 23 2002, 01:57 AM
Mice?.... You sure this is found on the BMW site? :)
LOL No this was an actual newsletter sent to my house. :P |
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| REFLUX |
the mice thing is true
i plan on puttin steel wool in the tailpipes
i dont wanna bother with a charger so i'm jus yankin the battery out.....all that's left is some stabilizer...hmmmmmm.........where to buy... |
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| BlueTurboEGG |
| You can buy stabilizer at the local Crappy Tire. |
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| Transporter |
| what about doing anything to the engine |
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| EFCIVIC |
| Got some good tips Clem. Yoh saw acouple of pics. of you in WWW.E-ZMOTORSPORTS.CA 2003 SEMA PICS. CHECK IT OUT. |
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| MightyMidget |
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Originally posted by Transporter
what about doing anything to the engine
the engine should be fine but if you are that concerned yo ucan add some "fogging oil" to each cylinder by pulling the plug and sparying it in.......also found at the local crappy tire
you could also put a bag over the airfilter (if you have an open element)
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| n0c7 |
| A tarp always is good, garage or no garage. :cool: |
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