Winter Storage
I am the post KING
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,244
From: Calgary
With current tires today,there really isn't any worries about flat spots.I have never had an issue with flat spots with any of the two mustangs i have had when storing.
It's the ol' bias ply(spelling) tires you would need to worry about,and i'm sure that most of us today really don't run a "dino" tire,especially with todays technology on tires.
It's the ol' bias ply(spelling) tires you would need to worry about,and i'm sure that most of us today really don't run a "dino" tire,especially with todays technology on tires.
Customize Your Title
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 6
From: GTA
Bumping up the air pressure a little helps and 1 guy I know parks his on pieces of styro foam to avoid flat spotting.
I put some stabilizer in the tank and fill it to the top.
I do an oil change right away once I take it out of storage.
One thing though, the AC needs to be on every 2-3 weeks as the freon carries lubricating oil with it as it circulates through the system. If it is left off alot I have been told that the o rings tend to dry out and crack and this leads to the freon escaping and then this causes AC problems.
This is one reason I have been told to start the car every now and then just to have the AC run for 5 minutes a month.
I am certainly not saying this is 100% correct but this is what a few old timers who store a few classic cars told me. They say they do this and never have to deal with AC failure.
I put some stabilizer in the tank and fill it to the top.
I do an oil change right away once I take it out of storage.
One thing though, the AC needs to be on every 2-3 weeks as the freon carries lubricating oil with it as it circulates through the system. If it is left off alot I have been told that the o rings tend to dry out and crack and this leads to the freon escaping and then this causes AC problems.
This is one reason I have been told to start the car every now and then just to have the AC run for 5 minutes a month.
I am certainly not saying this is 100% correct but this is what a few old timers who store a few classic cars told me. They say they do this and never have to deal with AC failure.
CMOC Rookie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 125
From: Chatham
But the tire only gets a flat spot on the bottom just rotate the tire LOL... Had to say it as for the bounce sheets and moth ***** all they do is stink. get an electronic mouser or a cat works great too keeps the mice out.
CMOC Rookie
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 180
From: Kingston Ontario
When it comes to winter storage I guess I am mean to my cars 
Basically pull out the keys and cover them up. Usually set a bunch of mouse traps around them and thats it till spring. I've never started them during the winter thinking its harder on them to try to start them & moisture in the exhaust isn't a good thing either. Square tires are usually gone after the first trip and if not the roads around here are rough enough you can just blame it on them 
Usually half way through the winter I might throw a battery charger on and let them charge for a bit and then again before I decide to get them out in the spring. On the years that I didn't they usually start with-out troubles. Maybe I have been lucky but its only 5-6 months.
Kinda like the idea of putting something under the tires & possibly getting them off the ground but I guess I am just too lazy
Basically pull out the keys and cover them up. Usually set a bunch of mouse traps around them and thats it till spring. I've never started them during the winter thinking its harder on them to try to start them & moisture in the exhaust isn't a good thing either. Square tires are usually gone after the first trip and if not the roads around here are rough enough you can just blame it on them Usually half way through the winter I might throw a battery charger on and let them charge for a bit and then again before I decide to get them out in the spring. On the years that I didn't they usually start with-out troubles. Maybe I have been lucky but its only 5-6 months. Kinda like the idea of putting something under the tires & possibly getting them off the ground but I guess I am just too lazy
CMOC Rookie
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 180
From: Kingston Ontario
I was soooooooo tempted yesterday to put the key in LOL Reading about alot of people that have gone for a quick spin these last couple days.....
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 17,778
From: Ontario
Originally Posted by White Beauty
It was actually nice enough today to uncover, attach the battery cable and fire her up, started no problem at all, let her run for awhile, and put her back to bed, 2 months to go.
Was definitely good to hear her run again!
