Properly Storing A Classic Car
March 15th, 2009
Classic car owners who live in areas where the weather gets bad a season or two out of the year usually store their vehicles to make sure they stay in pristine condition. Whether you put your baby in your own garage or you use a facility, there are things you need to do before taking a classic off the road for a time.
To make sure your baby remains in pristine condition during storage, be sure to:
- Fill up the tank – This will help reduce water absorption by gasoline in the tank and can slow the breakdown of gas in the process.
- Put in antifreeze – Even if storage is planned for harsh summer months in certain climates, a good coolant will help prevent corrosion that can damage the cooling system.
- Tune it up – A good oil change and tune up prior to storage is never a bad idea. It’s best to store a car in as close to perfect condition as possible. This means changing out and filling up all fluid reservoirs.
- Lubricate – Make sure to spray the engine and other metallic areas with a good lubricant like WD40. This will help keep rust at bad.
- Clean it up – It’s best to store a classic that’s been pre-cleaned and waxed. This just helps prevent rusting and can make dust clean up later a bit easier.
While no one really wants to put their classic out of commission for a season, in some areas it’s a very good idea. If you must, make sure to get our baby ready before you garage her for a time.
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