canadian cobra Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Well, I hate to ask this; but winter is just around the corner:( I have never stored a vehicle before let alone a gt500; what are the best methods in storing a vehicle for the winter? Gt500 will be under ground with no heat. I heard starting it up every so often and bring it up to to operating temp was good and disconecting the battery was also recommended. Is this good?Any other suggestions? Thx for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 This vid of mine may help you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Ordering info if needed: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62379-car-capsule-questions/page__view__findpost__p__1061078 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Winter....what's that? Funny how your location changes perception of the seasons. Here in So. NV. I look forward to winter and all that HORSEPOWER the cool air brings (by cool I mean 50's). We dread the summer out here...110 degrees makes poor compressed air... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 canadian cobra, mullens is correct... what's winter? I'll offer to garage the Shelby here in the Bay Area and occasionally warm the engine and tires so your GT500 doesn't get lazy and forget how to go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roush GR40 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 If you are going to let you cat sit for a long period of time...what about putting the car up on jackstands to take the weight off the suspension and prevent flat spotting of tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Well, I hate to ask this; but winter is just around the corner:( I have never stored a vehicle before let alone a gt500; what are the best methods in storing a vehicle for the winter? Gt500 will be under ground with no heat. I heard starting it up every so often and bring it up to to operating temp was good and disconecting the battery was also recommended. Is this good?Any other suggestions? Thx for the input. I use a Battery Tender on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian cobra Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 quote name='mullens' timestamp='1317184547' post='1205803'] Winter....what's that? Funny how your location changes perception of the seasons. Here in So. NV. I look forward to winter and all that HORSEPOWER the cool air brings (by cool I mean 50's). We dread the summer out here...110 degrees makes poor compressed air... Lucky ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Battery tender and drive it every 3 weeks or so to remove tire flat spots. If the roads are dry and salt free no matter what the temperature I will take her out. Yes, I still have the stock goodyears, yet she still is driveable at 10F, just don't be agressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyy69 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 no winter srorage for me, its my daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm going to cover mine for the lovely, cold winters we get up here, but it will be in my heated garage. I plan on starting and letting it run every few weeks and back it onto my driveway here and there. I will have about 3000 Km's on it by the time I put it away and have yet to do the first oil change on it. I know the first one should be done sooner than what it recommended, so should I get it changed before I store it this season? I hear full synthetic doesn't break down like regular oil, but wanted to get anyone's thoughts on this. Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm going to cover mine for the lovely, cold winters we get up here, but it will be in my heated garage. I plan on starting and letting it run every few weeks and back it onto my driveway here and there. I will have about 3000 Km's on it by the time I put it away and have yet to do the first oil change on it. I know the first one should be done sooner than what it recommended, so should I get it changed before I store it this season? I hear full synthetic doesn't break down like regular oil, but wanted to get anyone's thoughts on this. Thx. knightowl, If you're going to occasionally turn the ignition over and warm the engine for short spells throughout the winter (but not go anywhere), why change the oil now? Save the fresh stuff and new oil filter for next Spring at the start of a new driving season. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 knightowl, If you're going to occasionally turn the ignition over and warm the engine for short spells throughout the winter (but not go anywhere), why change the oil now? Save the fresh stuff and new oil filter for next Spring at the start of a new driving season. JMO Hey SVT NAJA; Thanks for the reply as I'm new to the storing game. It makes absolute sense what you're suggesting and was what I was thinking too, but wanted to make sure it was the right thing to do. If you have any other advice, fire away. Thx. again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian cobra Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hey SVT NAJA; Thanks for the reply as I'm new to the storing game. It makes absolute sense what you're suggesting and was what I was thinking too, but wanted to make sure it was the right thing to do. If you have any other advice, fire away. Thx. again. Good advice, that is what I am going to with my gt500 too; drive it around when possible. Thx for the advice svt naja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hey SVT NAJA; Thanks for the reply as I'm new to the storing game. It makes absolute sense what you're suggesting and was what I was thinking too, but wanted to make sure it was the right thing to do. If you have any other advice, fire away. Thx. again. Good advice, that is what I am going to with my gt500 too; drive it around when possible. Thx for the advice svt naja. ko and cc, One last piece of advice as respects the Spring time oil change next year on a dry sunny day. BEFORE you change the oil - get your ramp, tire chocks, drain pan, fresh oil supply and new filter staged for the change. Next, take the Shelby for a good extended run (say an hour of freeway/highway driving at speed) to get the entire oil mass up to full tempurature and circulation. When you get home, IMMEDIATELY get on the ramp, chock the rear tires, place the pan, remove your oil fill cap, dip stick and then remove the drain plug. When the oil flow stops and starts dripping, remove the oil filter. This will ensure that you have burned off any water moisture that has accumulated in the engine block and oil over the winter, as well as suspended and flushed any solids that have formed. A final tip favored by several members here on TS that do their own oil changes, is to temporarily cover the frame / suspension under the oil filter with aluminum foil so that any dripping during the filter removal won't foul the underside and start collecting dust. Good luck! Jim PS: I assume you are using a battery tender through the winter? If not, get one and you'll have no start-up issues in 5 to 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdvision Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Some STA-BIL fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank is always a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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