going away for a month, any advice on how to store my car

[srp49ers]

Are there any special measures I should take with my car.

Its gonna be sitting around for a month,

 

[olds]

What's the weather like there?

 

[Heisenberg]

Make sure the tires are properly inflated, disconnect the battery (you might want to get a trickle charger for it). When you get back you should change the oil right away. You shouldn't have to worry about the gas going bad if it's only for a month.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Make sure the tires are properly inflated, disconnect the battery (you might want to get a trickle charger for it). When you get back you should change the oil right away. You shouldn't have to worry about the gas going bad if it's only for a month.

Sounds about right.

 

[srp49ers]

it probably won't go below 60

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: srp49ers
it probably won't go below 60

I probably wouldn't do anything but cover it.
My Honda sits for a month at a time often and it starts right up and runs fine.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Make sure the tires are properly inflated, disconnect the battery (you might want to get a trickle charger for it). When you get back you should change the oil right away. You shouldn't have to worry about the gas going bad if it's only for a month.

For a month? I don't think changing the oil would be necessary, especially if it's not going to dip below 60 degrees.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Dude. Its a month. You don't need to do anything.

 

[d3n]

Leave it dirty, Clean cars attract attention.

 

[ElFenix]

better remove the headlight fluid. it can get unstable if the headlights aren't turned on for over 2 weeks.

 

[thescreensavers]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
better remove the headlight fluid. it can get unstable if the headlights aren't turned on for over 2 weeks.

don't forget the back light fluids a lot of people do.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: thescreensavers

Originally posted by: ElFenix
better remove the headlight fluid. it can get unstable if the headlights aren't turned on for over 2 weeks.

don't forget the back light fluids a lot of people do.

holy crap i totally forgot about the tail light fluid! wow, i'm glad that stuff didn't go unstable and blow up the whole parking garage! :shocked:

 

[Kntx]

You don't have to do anything.

 

[Kelvrick]

I'd probably ask a friend to stop by every week or two and just take it around the block.

 

[b0mbrman]

What should he do when he gets back?

Also, pretend he was gone for longer than a month...say a year

 

[IronWing]

Park it away from any pack rat nests.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
What should he do when he gets back?

Also, pretend he was gone for longer than a month...say a year

Check tire pressure
Add fuel stabilizer and run engine for a couple minutes
Make sure coolant is up to snuff in cold climates
Change oil
Disconnect battery and hook to "smart" trickle charger
Cover or plug intake and exhaust
Cover car

 

[akshatp]

A month? Dont need to do anything.. just let it run for a few minutes before driving it upon your return... Change the oil if you are really anal...

 

[uberman]

I hope the wheel bearings are in good shape.

When the car is moving the weight shifts to different rollers within the bearing cup. Because it will be sitting for a month, all the weight of the car will be placed on only a few specific bearings for an extended period of time.

 

[Kaieye]

And don't forget about the muffler bearings. They need attention,too!