Proper storing for the upcoming Winter ?

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  1. 54chevtruck

    54chevtruck Member

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    General Question for the group. Ok ,being the first year I need to store my truck in my Nonheated garage:confused: . What are the proper things to do ? My main concern is the gas. Should I fill it or leave it low ? Put in a additive or not ? Any of other thoughts on important items. Battery tender ? Or just leave her not hooked up. Thanks ahead of time as normal for Help.
     
  2. Kens 50 PU

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    Steve, the best thing that i have found to put in gas is a product called Sta-Bil. i put it in everything that i don't run on a regular basis such as lawn mower, chain saw, boat, etc. You can find it all over. I get mine at super wallyworld. As far as the battery, make sure that the fluid level is right and make sure it's fully charged. A tickle charger might give you a sense of security, but periodically check to make sure you don't "boil" the water out. I would disconnect the battery, so those little gremlins can't suck the life out of it too. If you've got some old sheets, throw them over the truck so that when spring comes you don't have wash off ten layers of dust to start playing with it again.
     
  3. Kevin's 48

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    Adding to everything that Ken said (which is good advice) you might think about putting the truck on jack stands with the tires off of the ground to prevent flat spots on your tires. Another trick that I do with my motorcycle is I park it on carpet in the garage. This also deters the flat spots a little. Also make sure the coolant is at a good protection level and you should be good to go!
     
  4. brit 50

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    Wooaah stop right there!!!! wadda ya mean winter storage:eek: :eek: :eek: it aint a grizzly bear that needs to hibernate all winter, keep driving the old gal and you wont have to worry about stale gas and dead batteries:D
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    your signature should say, "is that a tornado? Oh sorry i was just "airing" it out!"
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  6. vwnate1

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    Everything they said , plus : NO TRICKLE CHARGER ! :eek: it'll wreck your battery and may cause acid damage to boot .

    Disconnect the ground cable off the battery , fill the fuel tank and add the Sta-Bil ~ it's good stuff ! .

    You old oil is acidic so I'd do one last hot oil change before it's parked and don't forget a whole box of ' Bounce ' dryer sheets spread all over in the cab , glovebox and engine compartment to deter the fu#$%!ng mice :mad: .

    You can usually get cheap King Sized sheets from your local thrift store if you tell the Mgr. you need stained ones.... wash 'em well and use as dust covers .

    If you're not running anti-freeze , drain the cool9ng sysytem and tag the steering wheel so you don't forget next spring .
     
  7. brit 50

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    Im dissapointed, i will still be working outside on my truck through the winter, thought you guys were made of tougher stuff
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  8. Kens 50 PU

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    We are!

    We're just going to be doing it on the computer! Gotta start somewhere!:D
     

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