Winter Car Storage

[Markyodb2]

To all,

Just wondering what everyone is doing to winterize and store there cars. Not sure if any one use's damprid and dryer sheets, or not recommended? I have my car in my heated garage with a exhaust fan I run here and there. Air movement is important but im wondering everyones set-up. In regards to carbs/fuel storage any specific recommendations?

thank you in advance!

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by Markyodb2

To all,

In regards to carbs/fuel storage any specific recommendations?

thank you in advance!

I've had really good luck with using the ethanol formulated sta-bil and a full tank of gas before storage.

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Markyodb2

To all,

Just wondering what everyone is doing to winterize and store there cars. Not sure if any one use's damprid and dryer sheets, or not recommended? I have my car in my heated garage with a exhaust fan I run here and there. Air movement is important but im wondering everyones set-up. In regards to carbs/fuel storage any specific recommendations?

thank you in advance!

For my cars not in heated storage I've used the Car Jacket product. You place the car in a bag with desiccants which removes moisture. In the spring they look good as new. I've used Stabil product for fuel preservation.

[ALLZS]

Does anyone use the car capsule with the electric fan on it

[rrover]

Steve what is dessicants?

[Mr70]

Those annoying lil bags we get in almost everything we buy to keep out moisture.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccant

[William]

I have stored the same car every year since 1993; not climate controlled. Never used any fuel system additive; just fill the tank prior to storage. Starts right up six months later. I do put wood under the tires and have a tender on the battery.

When I was involved with the business, there were cars stored in the basement of the building for years with virtually no prep. Usually stated with some cranking, maybe some needed a snort of ether.

[Billohio]

I use the car jackets too. Just make sure you dont have a set of headers warm when you park the car on the bag....

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Billohio

I use the car jackets too. Just make sure you dont have a set of headers warm when you park the car on the bag....

Yes I make sure the bag is flat against the floor so as to not contact have any exhaust touch and melt a hole in bag. Also seal the car on a dry day to minimize initial moisture in the bag.

I started using them when I noticed in the spring that my car was actually sweating due differential temperature (the car being very cold and storage area warmed quickly). Just like an ice cold drink glass in the summer.

[L78_Nova]

Car Jackets are Awesome for non-temperature controlled storage! Even bare metal rotor faces are still shiny and bright... no corrosion.
I also use a jacket in temperature controlled storage as it keeps the dust off of your cover. Cars come out as clean as they go in.
The re-usable canister dessicants also work great.

For fuel, I only run straight gasoline (NO ALCOHOL content). Alcohol causes issues because it absorbs moisture from the air and can also be corrosive to rubber and aluminum. (several bad alcohol dirt car experiences over the years).

If you must use alcohol content fuels then use a fuel stabilizer.

I also throw in half a dozen sticky traps just in case of critters... have only caught a few bugs.