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I store my Viggen each winter, and I do not do this. The reason being is that you should not be concerned over 'saving the tires.' You'll be replacing them anyway....they're tires and they age. Reason I don't do it is because a car isn't meant to be supported with all of its weight by its chassis for a long time, which can cause it to stress. A car is meant to be on its four wheels. I've stopped doing this because I'd much rather fix suspension components/tires than have the worry in my head about the possibility of the frame being stressed.
2-3 years is a long time. You'll definitely want some sort of silica gel to absorb humidity (and they have to be reactivated after a while). In fact, you may want to think about a dehumidifier to control the humidity levels. You'll maybe even want to change the oil more than once during this long period of time, if possible.
Gas is another issue. You can get fuel stabilizer, but it will not be suitable to keep the gas fresh for this lenghty time. What I can tell you is you'll have to use stabilizer, fill the tank until full and then it will have to definitely be drained out before you start the car...this is for certain.
Leather will need to be treated, as well as other parts of the car and it will have to be done really well...again, more than once if possible. The leather treatment needs to be reboosted.
Leave the parking break OFF (the cable will lose tension).
As others have noted, use oil in the cylinders. I do this every winter and for you, it will be extremely important to do right. You need to coat the walls of the cylinder with oil.
You should change the coolant and, in fact, ALL fluids should be flushed.
Before storing, the car needs a fresh oil change and it needs to be driven until everything is nice and hot (get rid of all of the moisture). Then you can do the oil in the cylinders bit (when it is cold)
Windshield wipers should be removed or roll up and old t-shirt and place it under them.
Glycerin on all of the weatherstripping...they will dry out. I use Zymol Seal. Leave the doors open just a crack.
Before starting the car, I would imagine you should have to change the oil before hand.... among other things.
Make a list of everything so it can be undone, don't forget anything. Lucky you on having such a new car. Take real good care of it and ask us for any other advice!
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bender
2001 9-3 Viggen Laser Red 5 door 48k miles
2000 9-3 SE Midnight Blue 5 door (Sold)
Posts in this Thread:
- Long-Term Viggen Storage, Dave, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:58:52
- Actually, where are you?, Justin VanAbrahams
, Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:59:59 - You could try a "car cocoon?" or sell it to me! LOL, Paul H, Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:43:35
- For critters we use the electric devices...., Skip, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:17:29
- Re: Long-Term Viggen Storage, Erik919kt, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:32:58
- I'll garage it for ya'. :-), Boston Baab, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:24:00
- Re: Long-Term Viggen Storage, dmz789qqq, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:05:58
- Re: Long-Term Viggen Storage, turbocon86, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:58:20
- I do not agree with putting the car on stands, bender
, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:02:57 <-- Viewing This Message- Re: I do not agree with putting the car on stands, Dave, Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:47:47
- Stress Worries, sondeen
, Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:11:52 - Also, I drive my car onto a big tarp so as to, bender , Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:04:50
- Re: Long-Term Viggen Storage, Dave, Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:10:06
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