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ChicagoChris

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2020, 06:18:10 PM »
I just inflate my tires to 50 PSI to prevent flat spots. 
I never start my cars in the winter as to a point made earlier, this can attract moisture.

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2020, 07:52:20 PM »
One other recommendation - if the garage has a cement floor, lay down thick plastic (clear vapor barrier is great) on the floor under the car.  With significant temperature fluctuation, significant condensation comes up from the cement floor which the plastic will prevent.

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2020, 09:34:39 PM »
^^^ +1 and +1
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« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2020, 05:31:41 PM »
These are all great tips. Thanks to all for sharing.
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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2020, 07:39:10 PM »
I always use Seafoam in the gas tank, but I drive it some every month. Ron
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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2020, 08:46:54 PM »
I do most all the above and also put the car up on a set of short jackstands to "unload" the suspension, tires still just touching the floor but no load on the other suspension parts, Might be a waste of time, but over a 20 year period maybe not ?

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2020, 10:00:13 AM »
I drive our two Mustangs every 10-14 days throughout the year, even in winter time. I rum E-Free gas, so I really don't run into any problems. 

Running is key for any cars survival. They need to be driven, or if that cannot be done, at least started and tranny shifted and pump the brakes.

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2020, 10:50:44 AM »
As Rod Serling occasionally said, "Submitted for your approval ...." a comparison of fuel stabilizers for winter storage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsGBhB5g7o

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2020, 02:32:21 PM »
Gotta Love those episodes of "The Twilight Zone".  Actually have watched every episode here recently over on Netflix.

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Re: Winter Prep
« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2020, 03:24:48 PM »
As Rod Serling occasionally said, "Submitted for your approval ...." a comparison of fuel stabilizers for winter storage...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsGBhB5g7o

Ugh, been using the "wrong stuff" for years  >:( :o
thanks for posting.
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