Hi.. So I got a job offer at overseas and I will be away from home for 9 months out of the year. Since I have no trustable family nearby, I'm going to have to leave it (covered) in the parking garage below my secured condo. Has anyone here stored your G for a long period of time? Are there any issue I should expect from my G when I return? What course of action should I take to prepare for my G for long period of storage? Any advise is greatly appreciated..THX

 

congrats man to your new challenges oversea hope all goes well ~
i believe leave your G in garage wont matter much but just make sure drain the gas out from it to prevent any additives. just my opinion i could be wrong

 

good question.
i googled your question and came up with some good info.


HOW TO STORE YOUR CAR FOR A YEAR
Storing Your Car for a Year
1


Wash the car thoroughly to remove any salt residue that may have accumulated from the roads and to remove any dirt from the paint. Clean and vacuum the inside of the car to remove any food that might attract pests.

2


Park the vehicle in a sealed environment like a closed shop, storage unit or garage.

3


Drain the oil, gas and cooling fluids with wrenches and a drain pan. All these fluids will break down when sitting for a long time and cause rust inside crucial car components.

4


Disconnect the battery cables from the car battery with pliers.

5


Jack the car up and place jack stands under each axle. This helps keep the weight off the tires and prevents dry rot.

6


Buy a car tarp or cover and snugly fit it over the entire car.

7


Place moth ***** around the outside of the vehicle to deter rodents. Since moth ***** are toxic, use caution and be sure to keep them out of reach of children and pets.

 

this, but do not leave the car drained of fluids. refill the crankcase with new oil, add a gas stabilizer since you won't be able to drain the gas and the same for the coolant.

 

one place i read saying to drain and another said to not. so maybe you should research that

 

I would drain the oil and add fresh. Same for the brake fluid. Good advice about the rodents. I would survey your garage and try as best as you can to seal off any cracks so as to discourage entry of pests.

 

Pui it in a Car Pocket with a car cover, keeps dust and rodents out.
I used to store my 08 coupe in one and it works great.

 

Is this a parking garage or your garage? If it isn't yours, get a storage unit. It is probably more important to change the oil when you get back. Brake fluid, coolant, and other fluids will be fine. Run the car to almost empty and then add fuel and ethanol stabilizer with the last fill up.

You didn't mention where you are, so cold weather condensation in the fuel tank may or may not be an issue.

The other steps above would be fine, also. My old Porsche and Corvette survived the early years of this century in storage before I sold them.

 

Congrats on the job.

No need to drain fluids. Change the oil when you get back. Disconnect the battery or hook up a trickle charger if you have electrical outlet nearby.

Do NOT leave it on jack stands if it's a garage that other people can access. Too easy for your wheels to roll away on their own.

I've seen cars that had mold growing on the interior after being stored for months. Not sure how to prevent that.

Honestly, I was going to suggest you sell it, especially if you're still making payments. Then I noticed you have a nice list of mods, so you probably don't want to do that...

 

If the garage environment is stable, consider leaving the windows cracked to allow air in. I see no reason to drain the gasoline as cars have gas in them for their lifetime anyway. I would however run the gas down as low as possible, and when you get back, dump 5 gallons of fresh gas into it before starting. I would change the oil before and after storage. Raise it off the ground to help prevent flat spots on the tires. Cleaning it inside and out is a good idea, too. Disconnect battery.

 

Re: Fuel, we had a car that sat for at least 2 years, possibly longer due to owner being in a wreck. Battery had died. With a new battery, the car fired up on the 1st try and ran surprisingly well. No stabilizer or any other fuel additive added.

The garage was a multi unit garage in the basement of an appt building.

As for rodents, some rodents (mice)? Took up residence inside the blower motor. At this point they were dead, and anytime you turned the heat or ac on, the air was very foul coming out of the vents. We're not sure if the residency happened before or after the car had sat for so long since there were complaints of strange noise anytime the blower motor was set to higher than the slowest speed.

Good luck.

 

1:
FILL the tank with gas to the top, don't leave it half full or partial fill.
Moisture will mix with it if air is in tank, and ethanol is not moisture friendly.
Put in Starbrite Startron Fuel Treatment before filling it. Double dose.
Walmart carries it.
Run the engine to get the conditioned fuel to the injectors.

Trust me I have a boat that sits 6 to 8 months a year, the year I neglected it, it cost me a bunch. Ethanol is BAD.
2:
Change the engine oil and filter, run long enough to get oil hot and circulated.
That will ensure no fuel blowby or contaminants,

3:
Put car on jack stands under frame, just high enough to keep tires off ground.

4:
Cover car, and use the hanging style mothball puck style containers, put one in the car, one under hood, and one in trunk.
Its easier to vent out mothballs, than dead rodents.

5: Disconnect battery, expect to charge it when you get back.


Plan B, Ill look after it, and drive it weekly!!!

 

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