pgodden Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Well I read a good many threads about storing the car over the winter. After gathering a ton of info have kind of decided that my storage needs are not as stringent as the ones listed and written about in general. First of, my storage is to be in a heated cement floor garage attached to my house (temperature to be around 15 Celsius), car to be covered with a car craft fitting car cover, I have inflated the tires to 46lbs to help with flat spots on the tires and have the ability to start the vehicle when needed. I will be keeping the car off the road until May 1st of next year. I am curious to everyone's response to what I have done and if it's enough? How often would you recommend I start the Car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) I store mine in an unheated garage although it is attached to my house so it gets a little warmth (on the coldest days there might be freezing temps right by the garage doors). I just keep my tires at the normal pressure (32 psi). I hook up the battery to a battery maintenance device. I fill the gas tank. I run the car once every couple of weeks and move it forward or backward maybe 6 inches just to set it one the tires in a different spot. If the day is a good one and there has been no road treatments in awhile and the roads are clean I'll take it for a spin! No problems with this approach since 2007. Edited October 14, 2013 by ilmor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I pretty much follow ilmor's plan, but until the roads are completely clean I don't start the cars. I feel unless they can get up to operating temperature for a while that it is actually worse on them to just start them up and shut them down. The oil and exhaust system needs to get good and hot to burn off condensation. Filling the tank, battery tender and overfilling the tires and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiefox Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I personally don't think starting the car every week or two does anything for you. And unless you let the car get up for full temperature for a period of time when you start it, you are actually doing harm by creating a condition where you allow condensation and fuel to contaminate your oil. I have been storing several cars for over a decade. I cover them, hook the batteries to a maintenance charger, and top off the fuel stabilized gas tank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufus Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I try to drive my cars in the winter a few times. Unless you live north of the Artic Circle there should be some time to get the car out and run it. That has got to better than sitting for 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I store mine in an unheated garage although it is attached to my house so it gets a little warmth (on the coldest days there might be freezing temps right by the garage doors). I just keep my tires at the normal pressure (32 psi). I hook up the battery to a battery maintenance device. I fill the gas tank. I run the car once every couple of weeks and move it forward or backward maybe 6 inches just to set it one the tires in a different spot. If the day is a good one and there has been no road treatments in awhile and the roads are clean I'll take it for a spin! No problems with this approach since 2007. That is exactly what I do with mine. The important part is the battery tender! And if you don't have electricity disconnect the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) I am in a heated garage as well. Factory cover, full tank with stabilizer, battery tender and walk away. Car will be sitting from now ish until may sometime. It's going to be tough. I will be gathering several speed parts over the winter though so that will help. LOl Btw I have been storing my 40th this way as well as my other cars for years with no issues Edited October 14, 2013 by freakshow12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I bought a 70 Boss 302 in June 07. Drove it about 5 miles right after getting it, then it sat till two weeks ago.... After the first 3 years of non-activity I became concerned about the fuel which delayed even longer my getting it running fearing the fuel would be bad. So a couple of weeks ago, determined I was going to not let another year slip by without getting the Boss out, I siphoned all the fuel out that I could get out and was quite surprised to discover the fuel looked like it was fresh out of the pump. I guess either the previous owner had put in Stabile or the fact that my garage is heated and cooled made the difference. I dumped in a couple of fresh gallons of racing fuel and the Boss fired up after only 3 attempts or a total of about 30 seconds on the starter. I personally believe it's the climate controlled garage that made all the difference. I had disconnected the battery way back when but it took a charge before trying to start and it started right up again yesterday. Man those Goodrich TA's feel like riding on balloons compared to the new Shelbys Goodyears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 That is exactly what I do with mine. The important part is the battery tender! And if you don't have electricity disconnect the battery. I had read somewhere on the forum, that the battery maintenance device can shorten the life of the battery, seems more ppeople think it is necessary than not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Judging by the response, the stabilized gas tank is the most important part, or at least one of the most important parts, I will have to make sure I get that done. It's under the car cover already and I don't think the tank is full totally but will have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I agree...full tank and stabilizer. No need to start till spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yes have it as full as possible. No condensation in tank that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Also want to add that if the GT500 sits for a long time I always hold the accelerator to the the floor and crank the engine for a few seconds. The engine won't fire and it pumps the oil throughout the engine before you actually start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I was looking on line for the Battery Tender, which do I want the Bettery Tender or the Tender Junior? Any advice on where to buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinlong Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Do you change oil before your baby is tucked in for the winter or do you change it in the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Do you change oil before your baby is tucked in for the winter or do you change it in the spring? I am going to change mine in the spring, have read different opinions in this, but I have only 650km on my GT and it is in a heated garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I was looking on line for the Battery Tender, which do I want the Bettery Tender or the Tender Junior? Any advice on where to buy it? I recommend a CTEK charger. Here is the one I use: http://smartercharger.com/products/batterychargers/ctek-multi-us-7002/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I like the CTEK charger myself, that's the only one I use now. Usually the reason you want fresh oil in it before putting away is because you want the best and most of the additives to be fighting against moisture, corrosion and such. With oil that has been used you don't know how much of the additive package is left and there to work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Cool Ctek Charger it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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