Winter Car Storage

[L78_Nova]

Car Jackets are Awesome for non-temperature controlled storage! Even bare metal rotor faces are still shiny and bright... no corrosion.
I also use a jacket in temperature controlled storage as it keeps the dust off of your cover. Cars come out as clean as they go in.
The re-usable canister dessicants also work great.

For fuel, I only run straight gasoline (NO ALCOHOL content). Alcohol causes issues because it absorbs moisture from the air and can also be corrosive to rubber and aluminum. (several bad alcohol dirt car experiences over the years).

If you must use alcohol content fuels then use a fuel stabilizer.

I also throw in half a dozen sticky traps just in case of critters... have only caught a few bugs.

[L16pilot]

Thanks Steve and everyone for the Car Jacket recommendation...just ordered one...perfect timing.

[WILMASBOYL78]

we have been car jackets fans for many years...they work great. Dryer sheets, de-humidity bags and we remove batteries...fuel stabilizer is a good idea regardless of what fuel you have.

Sammy likes our sleeping bags

[Mr. Chevy]

Use dryer sheets for mice control also they hate the scent of those... Throw some in the interior, trunk and motor compartment...

I like Sea Foam for a fuel stabilizer or if your running race fuel it will be fine left alone..

Rich

[68l30]

I couldn't agree more with Steve on the Car Jacket. I've been using mine for at least 20 years....Put it away on a dry day, add bucket of Damp Rid and zip it up.

BIG

[Canuck]

Fortunately I get to run the cars every 4-6 weeks, always store on Radial tires, not bias ply. Stabil in the fuel and car covers, Garage is kept at 55-60 degrees. Use a moisture trap similar to what I use in my Airstream trailer available from all RV stores. Peppermint oil or Irish spring soap is a good rodent deterrent. We have a moderate climate here in Vancouver, so if the opportunity arises a car will get some exercise.

[wannarun70]

Originally Posted by Canuck

Fortunately I get to run the cars every 4-6 weeks, always store on Radial tires, not bias ply. Stabil in the fuel and car covers, Garage is kept at 55-60 degrees. Use a moisture trap similar to what I use in my Airstream trailer available from all RV stores. Peppermint oil or Irish spring soap is a good rodent deterrent. We have a moderate climate here in Vancouver, so if the opportunity arises a car will get some exercise.

Used Irish spring soap a few years back and the mice ate almost two full bars.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by wannarun70

Used Irish spring soap a few years back and the mice ate almost two full bars.

Wow!

[Charley Lillard]

Or park in a warm area.....

[MosportGreen66]

Originally Posted by Charley Lillard

Or park in a warm area.....

Amazing... beautiful shot. AZ??

Dan