300 SE 1989 Storage
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hey people im a little unsure of how to go about doing this ... my 300 SE since ive stated in my other threads..its been on the driveway mainly cos i dont use it much,now autumn/winter is on its way around the corner... i was wandering if any 1 had any ideas of storage?
ive got a garage but its mainly full of stuff and its more of a little weight training area, but i was under the impression i cud have it stored in the drive way ,instead of having jus the ccar cover over it ,i had a idea of jus bubble wrapping the car , draining all the fluids ...engine oil and radiator coolant/water - disconnected the battery and like i said use bubble wrap all around the car on the roof windows the hood and the rear and then perhaps flattening the tyres a little so the suspension feels cushioned and then perhaps tieing all over it a water protectant car cover.... ..... im open to opinions , any 1 got any better ideas to suggest ?
ive got a garage but its mainly full of stuff and its more of a little weight training area, but i was under the impression i cud have it stored in the drive way ,instead of having jus the ccar cover over it ,i had a idea of jus bubble wrapping the car , draining all the fluids ...engine oil and radiator coolant/water - disconnected the battery and like i said use bubble wrap all around the car on the roof windows the hood and the rear and then perhaps flattening the tyres a little so the suspension feels cushioned and then perhaps tieing all over it a water protectant car cover.... ..... im open to opinions , any 1 got any better ideas to suggest ?
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I wouldn't do all that stuff. Do a search on "storage" here. There have been some good discussions on long term storage.
Don't use bubble wrap. Plastic will scratch the paint. Use a waterproof car cover that breathes. The longer the car cover stays on in good weather, the more likely that insects will make it their home. Wasps and hornets especially like car covers.
Don't drain the fluids. Change oil. DON'T DRAIN ANTI-FREEZE/WATER COOLANT. Check for 50/50 mix.
Disconnect fully charged battery or better to put a charge manager on it.
Don't flatten the tires. Inflate to proper pressure.
Cover all openings like air intake(s), exhaust pipes, etal by stuffing rags into them. This keeps critters from squatting and nesting. Write down where you put the rags so you can remember where they are and remove them before you start the car. Put the note in the car on the seat or somewhere obvious.
That's all I can think of right now.
Don't use bubble wrap. Plastic will scratch the paint. Use a waterproof car cover that breathes. The longer the car cover stays on in good weather, the more likely that insects will make it their home. Wasps and hornets especially like car covers.
Don't drain the fluids. Change oil. DON'T DRAIN ANTI-FREEZE/WATER COOLANT. Check for 50/50 mix.
Disconnect fully charged battery or better to put a charge manager on it.
Don't flatten the tires. Inflate to proper pressure.
Cover all openings like air intake(s), exhaust pipes, etal by stuffing rags into them. This keeps critters from squatting and nesting. Write down where you put the rags so you can remember where they are and remove them before you start the car. Put the note in the car on the seat or somewhere obvious.
That's all I can think of right now.
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