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STORING SUMMER VEHICLES

Some useful tips on safely storing your summer fun machines



For many, fall means putting the summertime fun vehicles away for the season. Here are a few tips to help your vehicle survive the winter months with minimal problems:

Wax your summer vehicle before storing it for the winter.
Clean the interior, dress all vinyl and rubber.
Completely drain the coolant system and put in fresh antifreeze with at least -20 freezing point.
Change the oil and filter. This will give the internal engine maximum rust and corrosion protection.
When you get your vehicle out again run the engine for a short time and change the oil again.
Store your vehicle in the driest place possible.
If you cover your vehicle use only soft cotton or comparable materials that breathe and allow air circulation.
Desecant is a good absorber of moisture. Go to a hardware store and get three or four bags of desecant. Put a couple of bags in the interior of the vehicle and one or two in the trunk. This will help minimize condensation and rust.
If possible start your vehicle at least once a month and let the engine fully warm up.
Disconnect the battery while the vehicle is in storage.

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