Winter Storage

yz85608 · 10-21-2008, 06:01 PM

What does everyone do before they store their rides for the winter?

Tim99Zr2 · 10-21-2008, 06:02 PM

drive it. all winter

sykominitrkr · 10-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Drive it as much as you can so there's not too much gas in the tank, get all the fluids changed/checked, and try to store it in a warm place, with a cover pulled over it... oh yeah, and put out some moth balls, and mouse traps. This will keep rodents, and other things from getting into your motor, and/or chewing up your wires. Also, there is a fuel additive that keeps your gas from going bad, and if you don't have one of those things that keeps your battery charged, turn the truck on, and tun it for about 20 minutes atleast 2-3 times a week... that's what I would do anyway, but it doesn't get that cold down here, so I just drive it all winter.

yz85608 · 10-21-2008, 11:55 PM

i got some fuel stabilizer, and i will be getting a battery tender here before to long, and all fluids have just been changed
oh and has anyone heard of these, http://www.counteractrust.com/
apparently they put a charge into the body the stops rust, just wondering if it works.
thanks.

Droppedime08 · 10-22-2008, 03:18 PM

If it is sitting inside it shouldnt rust...
I also like to throw a crap set of tires on it..or atleast move it every week...

droped86s10 · 10-22-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2

drive it. all winter

i with him drive that thing alll winter but the rims come off

sykominitrkr · 10-22-2008, 05:29 PM

Werd, it doesn't snow, or anything where I live, but I throw on some different wheels as well...

Summer...

Winter.....

nti06 · 10-23-2008, 04:08 AM

i usually recommend a storage unit. a nice dry place, with a hard, cold, concrete environment that isn't very critter, or mold friendly.
back it in. put it up on jack stands. that elimintes flat spots from the truck sitting still so long. maybe do a proper nitrogen fill on the tires(vacuum the air out before filling).
change the oil. have fresh oil in it for the idle/storage period. maybe even change it when you park it in its spot for storage.
run the fuel out of the tank. if you can get a fuel pressue gauge with a bleeder hose, jump the fuel pump relay pins, and let the pump run till its empty, but don't walk away, as soon as it runs out turn the pump off.
take some paper plates, place a little pile of baking soda in them, then put them on the floor boards. its odor control to avoid rank musty-ness.
if you really want to go all out. find some large dessicant bags and put those in the truck, with the windows up, to absorb moisture from the interior while its stored.
the last thing i can think of is to take the battery completely out (if its gonna be stored for like 5 months or so).

1/4milecrazy · 10-23-2008, 04:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by yz85608

What does everyone do before they store their rides for the winter?

park it. battery tender at the most

these guys sound like a bunch of corvette owners.

yz85608 · 10-23-2008, 08:19 AM

yeah i just want to drive it in the winter, its not my daily and the frame is exactly in the greatest condition(truck was orginaly from new york).
but thanks for the tips.

raven2510 · 10-23-2008, 01:46 PM

no....no...no. you are suposed to have a full tank of gas when storing a car. i read it on ls1 tech. it has something to do with the ingredents in the gas.

1/4milecrazy · 10-23-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by raven2510

on ls1tech.

another bunch of geneiouses

sykominitrkr · 10-23-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

these guys sound like a bunch of corvette owners.

Well excuse us, "Mr.Joe Cool" for actually caring about our vehicles. lol

1/4milecrazy · 10-23-2008, 11:12 PM

I care about my vehicles, all 3 of them and not one of them gets any kind of special treatment for winter storage. its all unnecessary BS that companies sell to make more money every winter. My Camaro sits every winter for the past 6 years and it sat all year this year, a dead battery is all i got to deal with, fires right up no problem. runs fine.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 10-23-2008, 11:30 PM

what do i do? drive it just like this!

1/4milecrazy · 10-23-2008, 11:35 PM

yeah you probably have to worry about summer storage so stuff dont overheat and explode, lol

Firm · 10-23-2008, 11:52 PM

Park em...pull the battery. Depending on the tires sometimes I'll put on some old rims and tires.
I drive my truck though.

sykominitrkr · 10-24-2008, 12:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

I care about my vehicles, all 3 of them and not one of them gets any kind of special treatment for winter storage. its all unnecessary BS that companies sell to make more money every winter. My Camaro sits every winter for the past 6 years and it sat all year this year, a dead battery is all i got to deal with, fires right up no problem. runs fine.

I agree, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to be EXTRA careful with one's investment(s). For instance, if you had that battery tender, then your batery wouldn't have died, but I do think that a fuel stabalizer is a bit over the top, because I think it's meant for vehicles that are gonna sit for ATLEAST a year, or MORE!... but I could be wrong. *shrugs*

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 10-24-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

yeah you probably have to worry about summer storage so stuff dont overheat and explode, lol

ls1 fans and air conditioning frmfw i guess

RustyButTrusty · 11-02-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sykominitrkr

turn the truck on, and tun it for about 20 minutes atleast 2-3 times a week... that's what I would do anyway,

Bad idea in the cold... hot motor and cold air causes condensation, which causes rust in an undriven vehicle. Not to mention having a battery in the truck is just asking for a fire, haha

Just clean it up, cover it up, throw some Sta-bil in the gas, give it a fresh oil change, and take the battery out.

Firm · 11-03-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RustyButTrusty

Bad idea in the cold... hot motor and cold air causes condensation, which causes rust in an undriven vehicle. Not to mention having a battery in the truck is just asking for a fire, haha

Just clean it up, cover it up, throw some Sta-bil in the gas, give it a fresh oil change, and take the battery out.

He's right....Don't start it while in storage. Just pull the battery, or put it on a maintainer.

10-21-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
yz85608 Blue-X Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 499 Location: User is: OffLine	Winter Storage What does everyone do before they store their rides for the winter?
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10-21-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage drive it. all winter
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10-21-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,478 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Drive it as much as you can so there's not too much gas in the tank, get all the fluids changed/checked, and try to store it in a warm place, with a cover pulled over it... oh yeah, and put out some moth balls, and mouse traps. This will keep rodents, and other things from getting into your motor, and/or chewing up your wires. Also, there is a fuel additive that keeps your gas from going bad, and if you don't have one of those things that keeps your battery charged, turn the truck on, and tun it for about 20 minutes atleast 2-3 times a week... that's what I would do anyway, but it doesn't get that cold down here, so I just drive it all winter. Last edited by sykominitrkr : 10-21-2008 at 11:48 PM.
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10-21-2008, 11:55 PM	#4
yz85608 Blue-X Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 499 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage i got some fuel stabilizer, and i will be getting a battery tender here before to long, and all fluids have just been changed oh and has anyone heard of these, http://www.counteractrust.com/ apparently they put a charge into the body the stops rust, just wondering if it works. thanks. Last edited by yz85608 : 10-22-2008 at 12:00 AM.
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10-22-2008, 03:18 PM	#5
Droppedime08 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,230 Location: Mooresville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage If it is sitting inside it shouldnt rust... I also like to throw a crap set of tires on it..or atleast move it every week...
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10-22-2008, 03:42 PM	#6
droped86s10 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 151 Location: MARYLAND User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2 drive it. all winter i with him drive that thing alll winter but the rims come off
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10-22-2008, 05:29 PM	#7
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,478 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Werd, it doesn't snow, or anything where I live, but I throw on some different wheels as well... Summer... Winter..... Last edited by sykominitrkr : 10-22-2008 at 05:32 PM.
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10-23-2008, 04:08 AM	#8
nti06 O'Reilly R.S.S Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,049 Location: Hephzibah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage i usually recommend a storage unit. a nice dry place, with a hard, cold, concrete environment that isn't very critter, or mold friendly. back it in. put it up on jack stands. that elimintes flat spots from the truck sitting still so long. maybe do a proper nitrogen fill on the tires(vacuum the air out before filling). change the oil. have fresh oil in it for the idle/storage period. maybe even change it when you park it in its spot for storage. run the fuel out of the tank. if you can get a fuel pressue gauge with a bleeder hose, jump the fuel pump relay pins, and let the pump run till its empty, but don't walk away, as soon as it runs out turn the pump off. take some paper plates, place a little pile of baking soda in them, then put them on the floor boards. its odor control to avoid rank musty-ness. if you really want to go all out. find some large dessicant bags and put those in the truck, with the windows up, to absorb moisture from the interior while its stored. the last thing i can think of is to take the battery completely out (if its gonna be stored for like 5 months or so).
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10-23-2008, 04:37 AM	#9
1/4milecrazy good bye red, it was fun Age: 33 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,873 Location: New Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by yz85608 What does everyone do before they store their rides for the winter? park it. battery tender at the most these guys sound like a bunch of corvette owners. Last edited by 1/4milecrazy : 10-23-2008 at 04:39 AM.
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10-23-2008, 08:19 AM	#10
yz85608 Blue-X Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 499 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage yeah i just want to drive it in the winter, its not my daily and the frame is exactly in the greatest condition(truck was orginaly from new york). but thanks for the tips.
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10-23-2008, 01:46 PM	#11
raven2510 Overhead Console Expert Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,628 Location: Omaha, Nebraska User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage no....no...no. you are suposed to have a full tank of gas when storing a car. i read it on ls1 tech. it has something to do with the ingredents in the gas.
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10-23-2008, 01:51 PM	#12
1/4milecrazy good bye red, it was fun Age: 33 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,873 Location: New Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by raven2510 on ls1tech. another bunch of geneiouses
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10-23-2008, 09:17 PM	#13
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,478 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy these guys sound like a bunch of corvette owners. Well excuse us, "Mr.Joe Cool" for actually caring about our vehicles. lol
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10-23-2008, 11:12 PM	#14
1/4milecrazy good bye red, it was fun Age: 33 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,873 Location: New Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage I care about my vehicles, all 3 of them and not one of them gets any kind of special treatment for winter storage. its all unnecessary BS that companies sell to make more money every winter. My Camaro sits every winter for the past 6 years and it sat all year this year, a dead battery is all i got to deal with, fires right up no problem. runs fine.
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10-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#15
*Wicked Mayhem* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,350 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage what do i do? drive it just like this!
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10-23-2008, 11:35 PM	#16
1/4milecrazy good bye red, it was fun Age: 33 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,873 Location: New Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage yeah you probably have to worry about summer storage so stuff dont overheat and explode, lol
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10-23-2008, 11:52 PM	#17
Firm Urban Hick Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,170 Location: Mississauga Ontario Canda User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Park em...pull the battery. Depending on the tires sometimes I'll put on some old rims and tires. I drive my truck though.
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10-24-2008, 12:00 AM	#18
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,478 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy I care about my vehicles, all 3 of them and not one of them gets any kind of special treatment for winter storage. its all unnecessary BS that companies sell to make more money every winter. My Camaro sits every winter for the past 6 years and it sat all year this year, a dead battery is all i got to deal with, fires right up no problem. runs fine. I agree, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to be EXTRA careful with one's investment(s). For instance, if you had that battery tender, then your batery wouldn't have died, but I do think that a fuel stabalizer is a bit over the top, because I think it's meant for vehicles that are gonna sit for ATLEAST a year, or MORE!... but I could be wrong. shrugs
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10-24-2008, 12:19 AM	#19
*Wicked Mayhem* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,350 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy yeah you probably have to worry about summer storage so stuff dont overheat and explode, lol ls1 fans and air conditioning frmfw i guess
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11-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#20
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,660 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by sykominitrkr turn the truck on, and tun it for about 20 minutes atleast 2-3 times a week... that's what I would do anyway, Bad idea in the cold... hot motor and cold air causes condensation, which causes rust in an undriven vehicle. Not to mention having a battery in the truck is just asking for a fire, haha Just clean it up, cover it up, throw some Sta-bil in the gas, give it a fresh oil change, and take the battery out.
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11-03-2008, 05:50 PM	#21
Firm Urban Hick Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,170 Location: Mississauga Ontario Canda User is: OffLine	Re: Winter Storage Quote: Originally Posted by RustyButTrusty Bad idea in the cold... hot motor and cold air causes condensation, which causes rust in an undriven vehicle. Not to mention having a battery in the truck is just asking for a fire, haha Just clean it up, cover it up, throw some Sta-bil in the gas, give it a fresh oil change, and take the battery out. He's right....Don't start it while in storage. Just pull the battery, or put it on a maintainer.
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