mustang winter storage
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Yah, you can crack the windows but then the inside gets dirty even sitting in garage. (I'm a bit of a car neat freak, SNAKEBITE can identify with my affliction...LOL). So leaving the hood cracked works. I do use a battery maintainer now but I still leave the hood cracked as well.
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Ahhh...I'm referring to a convertible. The window automatically comes down a wee bit when you pull the door handle to open it so it will clear the top seal. When battery dies this doesn't happen and window is tight up in the top seal. If you pull door open you either damage seal or window or both.
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Yah, you can crack the windows but then the inside gets dirty even sitting in garage. (I'm a bit of a car neat freak, SNAKEBITE can identify with my affliction...LOL). So leaving the hood cracked works. I do use a battery maintainer now but I still leave the hood cracked as well.
Originally Posted by ChadStang
The coupe is the same as well
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If your car is stored in a garage and you use a car cover I still recommend using the thinnest poly to throw over the cover right to the floor front to back and side to side. It is amazing how much dust will migrate under the cover.
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You almost need a huge bag and one of those vacuum deals that sucks out all the air, like you see on the infomercials for vacuum packed clothes or food. lol That might solve the dust problem!!
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I fill up / change all the fluids. Use Stabil for sure. No need to jack the car up or worry about flat spots - those days are over. Modern low profile tries don't flatten in the least if your just storing for one winter. Clean the car and cover with a car cover. DO NOT start the car every once in a while over the winter - its the WORST thing you can do. Disconnect the battery and store it inside over the winter - but not on the concrete floor of your basement. If you smoke in your garage I might also recommend leaving a box of the old arm and hammer in the car to soak up any odors. That's it that's all. Been doin it this way for years and I've never had a problem.
Buy why are we talking storage so soon ... Its only August. Talk about a buzz kill.
Buy why are we talking storage so soon ... Its only August. Talk about a buzz kill.
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