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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 11:16 PM
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How to store for winter?

Aside from unhooking the battery what else should you do for winter storage in MI? Should the gas tank, radiator, and oil pan be full or empty? Should you start it up once a month or something? What do you do besides changing fluids when your ready to get it back out in spring?
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 11:21 PM
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gas tank should be full to the top to prevent water from getting in. all fluids should be full. start it up and let it fully warm once a week. you don't really need to disconnect the battery. just stick a trickle charger on it for a couple hours a week. that way you can leave you alarm on. also make sure the tires are pumped up good. as they will lower over time.

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Old Dec 25, 2001 | 02:24 PM
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I'm storing mine and start it up once a week and all the fluids are full. Gas included. I've heard that if you don't start it up once an week the apex seals will dry up and you will be getting yourself involved in a costly engine rebuild.
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Old Dec 25, 2001 | 02:45 PM
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Could do the longer version of the ATF trick if you wanted. Know someone did that, they let it soak all winter.
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Old Dec 25, 2001 | 05:18 PM
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Sounds like a good idea to me. Put a fuckton of ATF in the chambers, this will help loosen up some carbon, and prevent any corrosion of the housing.
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