LukeD
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Time is fast approaching that the gte will be laying up over the winter months. Ive got a dry and secure garage location
It will be most likely standing for about 6 months. It'll be sorn'd over this time so no runs
Can I basically just give it a very thorough wash, let it to dry and then put it away? Or am i best to do things before hand (oil change etc ) in preparation?
Is it best to store with very little fuel and Handbrake on or off?
Is it ok to regulary go and turn it on and warm it up while standing or is this a bad idea?
and what would i need to do prior to driving again?
pointers and advice appreciated
thanks
[Edited on 24-09-2009 by LukeD]
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Ellis
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Never done it personally, but, I would certainly leave the handbrake off and perhaps start it once every while. Just keep things ticking over. An oil change wouldn't be a bad thing.
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Richie
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http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/laying_up.html
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RichR
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keep the wheels turning; maybe keep it on axle stands and occasionally rotate the wheels; even without the handbrake on, my rear hubs seized on/rusted together on the corsa leaving it for 12months. The fronts were in the weather, the back was bone dry under a car port
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LukeD
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cheers guys and thanks for the link richie 
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alan-g-w
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I'd leave the oil change until such time that you're wanting to use it again. I'd also take it a drive every now and then when it's dry, but I'm just speaking from common sense. Never had any experience of that sort of thing.
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taylor2008
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leave the hanbrake off for sure, luke has it got alarm and imobileser, (carnt spell lol), if it has id leave it all open too.
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LukeD
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yeah got both mate. Was planning on leaving it open with windows slightly down... but then garages aint thief proof unfortunatly.
and petrol.. im guessing leave as bare minimum as possible? and fill up when its started again.
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marklawton
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i wouldnt leave the windows open as moisture will get in and mold with start to grow
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alan-g-w
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Is the garage miles away from your house? If not, as said, take it a drive every now and then. There's not reason to have it sitting as an ornament, or is there?
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random dav
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This is a guide off the S1 website I use:
"This is a popular subject so I will make this a sticky. Many people want to store there cars over the winter, they are unsure what to do to the car when we get the damp winter air (its like the summer air but colder lol) If you have any tips you would like to add here to help fellow members please do so.
The following list is what ive heard and seen over the years, it is merely a guide to help or give you ideas. If you use any of the methods please comment on the success of their use.
1. Park the car on scaffolding boards (remember science at school water or damp can travel up !!!)
2. Leave the windows open slightly (to aid air flow-ive heard of cars growing a forest of mould when the car is sealed)
3.Open tubs of salt around the car and one inside (when it sticks together it is damp simply recharge by drying on a radiator or in the oven)
4. Silica gel a more expensive version of "salt" (recharge on a radiator)
5. Leave a garage window open slightly (think of security with this one)
6. Lining the garage floor with carpet
7. Air circulation via a fan, or a vent (these can be fitted to a pane of glass in a window)
8. Dust cover (make sure its breathable do not use a polythene sheet etc)
Next are the ways that will cost a few pounds
1. Air chambers (the best way to describe them is a tent for a car, they flow air over the car constantly not allowing moisture to settle. They can also have a trickle charge feature for your battery) one known company is Carcoon.
2. Heating (this can be done in many ways the choice is yours) avoid open/naked flames while the vehicle is left unattended !!!!!!!!!!
3. DeHumidiers (these remove the moisture from the air)
I would suggest that the car is fired up maybe on a weekly bassis, up and down the drive working the brakes would also be a good idea.
Please note all of this information is just a rough guide, I have listed all the one's I think will work well. I did hear of someone putting a hoover on for an hour a day to extract the moisture"
WRLFC !
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
keep the wheels turning; maybe keep it on axle stands and occasionally rotate the wheels; even without the handbrake on, my rear hubs seized on/rusted together on the corsa leaving it for 12months. The fronts were in the weather, the back was bone dry under a car port
Don't leave it on axle stands as it could cause the chassis to twist.
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Jake
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6months is nothing mate. just make sure its dry
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