Parking the car for winter

[sconut1]

I've got the MM parked for the winter. I put it into hibernation about six weeks ago. I got to thinking, I've not done anything to it for winter storage.

I want to do the following....

-bottle of gas line antifreeze to absorb any condensation that might be in the tank.

-Sta-bil in the gas to keep it from going stale.


Is there anything else I should be doing? What about the air suspension? Should I do anything with it. There's a switch in the trunk to turn it off. Should I shut it off? Should I leave it on?

I'd like to hear what you guys have to say!

[offroadkarter]

Put the car on jackstands, turn the air suspension off

leave the windows cracked just a slight bit

[CRUZTAKER]

-bottle of gas line antifreeze to absorb any condensation that might be in the tank.

-Sta-bil in the gas to keep it from going stale.

You'll need to make sure these adds are mixed well in the tank and the fuel has run throughout the engine as well.

Fresh oil for storage.

I merely park on small slabs of plywood that have been glued to the floor.
I have have an old barn with a bad floor.

I cover it with a California cover and throw shipping blackets over the flat spots.

I use a Sears brand automatic battery tender.

[Davesvt2000]

In addition to the above:

Throw some moth balls on the floor and also a few Bounce dryer sheets.

Put some rags in the tailpipes.

I personally do not put the car on jackstands, the suspension is then fully extended, which I have heard is not good. I would rather the suspension be compressed, with all four wheels on the ground. Just a different matter of opinion.

[offroadkarter]

In addition to the above:

Throw some moth balls on the floor and also a few Bounce dryer sheets.

Put some rags in the tailpipes.

I personally do not put the car on jackstands, the suspension is then fully extended, which I have heard is not good. I would rather the suspension be compressed, with all four wheels on the ground. Just a different matter of opinion.


you also dont want your tires getting flat spotted from sitting in one place for to long

[CRUZTAKER]

In addition to the above:

Throw some moth balls on the floor and also a few Bounce dryer sheets.

Put some rags in the tailpipes.

I forgot to perform those steps. Good call.

Last year I also cut up bars of Irish Spring soap and placed them (on paper) throughout the engine compartment.

I has mice chew through the harness' (while building a home) on my Focus last summer.

[sconut1]

Thanks. That's all really good info. I keep forgetting about the air suspension; I'll shut that off. I never thought about rags in the tailpipes or the soap.... that's smart. I'll get on this stuff right away

[rayjay]

I have it from a good source that mice hate the smell of Irish Spring soap which smells a lot better than moth balls come spring.

[KillJoy]

Say-Bil

Park on Plywood

Car Cover

Battery Tender

:up:

KillJoy

[Aren Jay]

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[Blackened300a]

I just plan to start the car once a week to let it warm up while its sitting for the winter,

[Icarus]

I parked my car outside last winter, fresh fluids in it, and started it once a week and let it get up to temp. My brand new battery still froze one day when I went out to start it :( I luckily got a new one under warranty! I won't be doing that anymore :)

This year I put the car inside with fresh oil/fluids, took the battery out and inflated the tires to max psi listed on the sidewall, and covered it with a nice Covercraft cover.
I would have liked to put some cheap tires/rims on it, but didn't have the money for them due to other bills that came up, so hopefully I have no issues. I did the same with my old Mark VII and didn't have any problems then. The factory rims don't fit anymore due to the bigger brakes.

[ludwigvan968]

i can't imagine having to put my car up...