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RE: [T3] long storage


Not sure of everything to do-but here is a start-change the oil right before
you store it. The reason I've been told to do this: as soon as you use oil
in the engine is starts to become somewhat acidic or something in nature, so
the fresh oil will be less corrosive to your engine.

There is some gas stabilizer stuff you put in your gas tank before you store
it. I've heard some folks say to run your engine dry-to prevent the gas from
turning into a sludge like substance in the engine or carb...etc. I've also
heard not to do this-as then your gas tank will dry out, and rust. So
whenever I've stored something for a while-I just try to fill the gas tank,
and add that stabilizer stuff.

You may want to unhook the battery too. Check tire pressure-you don't want
your tires to be running low, and then have the car sitting on its rims.

Other options: car cover?

I can't think of anything else right now. Starting every now and then is a
good idea.


-Kevin





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