getting ready to store and have some questions

[RichF]

Alright im going to do the engine oil and tranny fliud and let them drip over night. Now when I go to fill them back up, I know I have to let it warm up to get the correct oil level but should I go on a little 30mins to hour trip to give everything one last good coating? Also what about the tires should I let it sit on jack stand, if soo is it going to be alright to let it stand on the front suspenion and the rear torsion bars? or will it be alright to let sit on the tires ( its only going to be unused for 6 months)

Thanks Rich

[livi]

My last trip for the season is always a long one to heat everything up thouroughly and leave as little condensation as possible. At least 45 minutes. More importantly in your case, to bring up the engine temperature to full operational level in order not to underestimate the true oil level and, thus, overfill.

I keep the wheels on during the winter. As I step out in the garage at least once a week anyway, I push the car a feet or so once a month. Never had any problems with flat spotting or the like. I would not feel comfortable having her on stands for 6 months. Suspension might not like it and my kids playing in the garage might be in danger. Furthermore, I like to have her ready for those rare dry crisp winter days when I can go for a long ride in the country and blow away my abstinence along with the cob web.

[rgrimm]

For years I've cleaned them up, changed the oil, run them until they're good and warm, filled the tires to their maximum pressure (usually about 45lbs), parked it, put steel wool in the tailpipe, disconnect the battery, and covered them up. Typically go back in 24 hours and slip the cover over the tail pipe, which is usually too hot when first covered. I like making sure any condensation is out of the oil and any moisture from my last wash of the year is gone.

Never had a problem with flat spots. And that's letting them sit for 6 months in temperatures the do get down there...really, really down there!

[LanceS4803]

Steel wool in the tail pipe?
I'm not familiar with that. What does it do (or not do)?

[tonythetarga]

Originally Posted by LanceS4803

Steel wool in the tail pipe?
I'm not familiar with that. What does it do (or not do)?

keeps them pesky mice out from building a nest inside. You might also consider any other opening, such as the snorkel for the intake.

[RichF]

thanks for the input, didnt think about the tire pressure