If you are worried about flat spots you can also lift your car up a few inches and put blocks under it to take the weight off the tires and wheel bearings. Or you can completely remove the tires and store them. Since its not really long term storage it won't hurt to just park it and keep it covered. This is what I do, so its suggestion only. Of course a oil change is recommended as well as a full gas tank and a additive to keep moisture out of your fuel system. 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:40:01 EST Subject: [MBZ] Short term storage
<<What is the best procedure for storing a diesel? Just change the oil before putting it away. <<Will the tires develop flat spots if I leave it parked 3 months in the garage this winter?>> Probably. Ten miles of driving will normalize them. <<Should I take the battery into the warm house or leave it in the cold garage with a trickle charger.> Not a trickle charger unless you want to kill the battery. Use a battery maintainer. Rhode Island ain't the Yukon, after all. RLE/Seattle _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
