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For winter boat storage there is an engine "fogger"- pull the plugs and spray into combustion chamber- basically an oil film to prevent moisture from causing rust in th ecombustion chamber. I'd also add a fuel stabilizer to your gas.

Also, I'd be very concerned about any electrical items with power applied in your storage area (think fans, heaters, etc) since they generate some amount of ozone which degrades your rubber- a potentially very expensive proposition to replace at the end of the period. Especially if the storage room is closed (no fresh air circulation). I'd spray down all the rubber and plastic with 303 Aerospace Protectant, or maybe search for an ozone inhibitor for the rubber.

Be carefull too about rodent access to the space- if the storage unti is sealed from people or has limited access, make sure that points of entry to the space as well as the car are protected from rodents.

Just a thought, and I am sure you have run through the iterations, but why are you storing it? Between the storage cost, insurance (you are insuring it right?) and potential deterioration issues, why not sell it? Take the proceeds, put it in a CD and when you are ready to get a new one you'll have the $$ to buy a replacement...

Just my $.02...
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