Tips for long term storage of a car please
I do realize I'm on a Porsche forum and what Audis (specially black wagons) mean around here, but unluckily for me, the Audi forum gets little activity and the knowledge base here is FAR superior. Here is the situation regarding my current ride (2013 Audi RS5):
Through no fault at all of my own, I was involved in an accident about a month ago. Part of the damage to my car is that the radiator and the cooling fans broke. Because of potential legal complications, it seems as if my car will be parked for an additional 8-18 months before it is repaired. Question for you that have technical background is: what can I do to help avoid any complications due to this extended storage?
I guess I could turn the engine for a few minutes before it gets to operating temperature, but not sure if the lack of reaching proper operating temperature for an extended period of time would cause condensation and other complications (carbon deposits?). Also not sure if the water pump would fail from operating it without water. Another doubt is how to determine the operating temperature if the coolant sensor has no water/coolant in it?
Would the gasoline "gum" up in the injectors or at the tank?
Should I just disconnect the battery?
Should I pump the tires' pressures to max (avoid flat spots)?
My AC condenser also broke, so I know I cannot operate that either.
I do realize that the worst thing for a car is to just have it sit and that is exactly what it looks like will happen to mine for nearly a year.
Regarding storage conditions, ambient temperatures will vary between 75-85ºF (25-29ºC) and the car will be parked in a garage with plenty of ventilation.
Thank you in advance for your comments. I sincerely hope none of you have to go through something like this.
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Now: 2013 Cayenne GTS
Ex: 1999 C2, 2004 Cayenne Turbo, 2002 C4S, 1999 BMW M Z3 Coupe, 2013 Audi RS5
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