mustang winter storage
10-31-2011, 06:19 PM
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11-02-2011, 12:19 AM
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IF you do feel the same next spring, maybe your just overdoing it a bit too much. Maybe it's become more of a job to you and has taken on a life of it's own. Your car will still be a great ride with less care. Maybe try to be a little less of a clean freak and see how you feel. And I do I mean "clean freak" in a good way. I wish that I could do more with the Stang, but can't. So I just take it easier and do what I can within my limits. Take a couple of steps back. Hope this helps.
11-08-2011, 02:23 PM
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so, i am considering storing my 08 GT/CS in my garage this winter. any tips? some have said to put the car on stands, but, i kinda thought not a good idea with lowering springs, as this may stretch them out a bit. not sure. i was thinking of using my wheel dolleys, as they are the princess auto ones, that are rounded where the tire sits, and solid. thought maybe this shape will help stop flat spots?
anyhow, side from that, what else should i consider? the garage is only heated when i'm out there smoking, otherwise, it's a block of ice. should i pull the battery cables off? if so, should i return the computer to stock first? anything to do fluid wise?
thanx for your ideas,
jeff
anyhow, side from that, what else should i consider? the garage is only heated when i'm out there smoking, otherwise, it's a block of ice. should i pull the battery cables off? if so, should i return the computer to stock first? anything to do fluid wise?
thanx for your ideas,
jeff
11-08-2011, 05:42 PM
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I recall reading in one of the Mustang magazines to let the engine run until the temperature needle shows the normal halfway point reading. Doing so allows all the various parts to be effectively lubricated at normal operating temperature. This is what I usually do and maybe takes ten minutes at the most.
11-09-2011, 12:21 AM
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I change the oil and filter before sending the Mustang to sleep for the winter. I also put a bottle of Chevron "Techron" in the gas tank and then fill the tank to avoid moisture issues. In the winter I usually start the Mustang every two-three weeks and let it run for a few minutes to keep the battery alive. Plugging it in is also a good idea when it gets below -20.
