precautions for storing the car over the winter

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Carlo

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I was planning on putting the Mark away for the winter, but was curious about any precautions I should take for letting the car sit that long? I will be able to start the car at least once a week, also I will make sure it gets an oil change also. But what I was curious about is the tire. Does anyone think that the tires will develope flat spots from sitting? If anyone has any other precautions I should consider I would appreciate any input.

Thanks,

Carlo
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

Does anyone think I will have trouble with flat spots on the tires from sitting? I have new wheels and tires on the car and I am worried about the tires becoming out of shape. Doesn't anyone store any of their car's for long periods of time here? Or should I put the car on blocks?

Thanks,

Carlo
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

I would put it on jack stands just in case. I stored my car last winter and the winter before, but last winter i was working on it so it wasn't on the wheels anyway, and the year before, everytime the roads dried off i took it for a spin.
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

What did you drive in the winter?? I am thinking of storing the LS but having a hard time finding something decent to drive
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

This year i have a '91 Suburban for the winter. Last year it was a '93 Blazer. The year before it was a '78 Chevy with a 6" lift and 35" tires.
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

I haven't had any problems with flat spots after storing my car for 5 months during the winter. Make sure you put Stabil in the gas. I always take out the battery and put it on a battery charger.
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

Thanks for the input. I have been thinking it over and I think I might just keep my silver directionals and put those on for the winter rather than sell them. I have a 2003 Taurus that I drive for work so I would rather keep the Mark out of the salt and snow for the winter.

Thanks,

Carlo
 
RE: precautions for storing the car over the winter

Radials are fine over the winter....the old bias ply tires would get flat spots after a few months, but you'll be fine. I pull the battery out of mine, put some Stabil in the gas tank, and its good to go for 5-6 months. I have to store 3 cars for the winter, so I've gotten good at this..lol.
 
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