Tips About Long Term Car Storage

When you are leaving your car for a long period of time, you need to take special precautions for your vehicle self storage . As your car is going to be idle during this long period, there is a high chance of breaking down. Particularly, the engine needs to be on in a regular interval of time. If you can find some one, to start the engine on, that will be very much helpful. In case you keep your car in an external storing unit, then you might avail this facility. But, if you have to leave your car in your garage, then it will not be possible. In that situation, you need to follow a strict guideline to prepare your car for storing.

Some of the important guidelines for your vehicle storing are described below.

• The gas tank should be filled up to the full with the fuel, to avoid erosion in the inside wall of the tank. Make sure to add additive into the fuel and the engine should run for some time so that the entire fuel system gets filled up with fuel and additive.
• Fill the cooling system with coolant, to protect and lubricate the system from erosion. If you do not want to waste the coolant, you can mix it with water.
• Drain out the used engine oil and change it with fresh oil. Used engine oil builds up acid, which can create damage to the bearing and cause rust within the engine.
• For your long term vehicle parking, you have to fill up the brake and clutch cylinders to the full with fresh brake fluid. This will prevent rusting of the brake and clutch system.
• To keep the engine area free from rust, you can use lubricant spray to cover all metal surfaces. The spray will put a protective film over the bare parts of the engine.
• The car should be washed and cleaned thoroughly. You can put a wax on the exterior wall of the car. This protective lining will prevent moisture and dirt to settle down on the surface of the car.
• In case of the convertible car storing, stretch the convertible top and leave it up with the windows closed. If it is kept folded for a long period of time, the convertible top will develop strong wrinkles. Closing the windows, you can prevent moisture and insects from entering inside car. You can also put dehumidifiers and insect repellants inside the car, to keep the interior climate free from moisture and insects.
• The boot of the car should be cleaned and dried properly. You should also put insect repellant and dehumidifier inside the boot.
• After all these preparations, drive your car at least for half an hour. This will dry the moisture within the engine and other parts of the car and fill all the lubricated parts with relevant lubrication.
• For the long term car parking purpose, park your car putting off the hand brake. The tires could be inflated to the respective limit, so that flat tire does not occur, in your absence.
• It is advisable to disconnect the battery and keep it in a safe and dry place inside your home.
• The best thing for the car would be to run the car gently for a short period of time, at least once a month. This arrangement keeps the car in a running condition. If this arrangement can be made, then you should not disconnect the battery.

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