Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Nismo Z prep for 1-year deployment in Afghanistan

wind.zero · 12-13-2011, 03:02 PM

Just a couple of tips.

Put all 4 corners on jack stands or leave it on the ground with overinflated tires
Change the oil/filter and top off all fluids
Fill the tank full with quality premium fuel and add a stabilizer
Completely clean the interior, close all points of entry, and put something in the interior to absorb odors like a container of baking soda. Keep it locked while stored.
Hand wash the exterior and apply wax
Put a trickle charger on the battery or pull the battery and charge 1x a month
Block off entry at the exhaust tips to keep out potential pests
Cover the car with a quality cover

I have heard pro's/con's to the idling to warm up method. You could probably save a lot of hassle and less prep by arranging to have someone drive it long enough to reach operating temperature for 10-15 minutes twice a month.

EDIT
All of my vehicles have been a DD, so I have never had to store a vehicle for over a month. GL during your deployment and teach your wife to drive a stick.

12-13-2011, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 14	Just a couple of tips. Put all 4 corners on jack stands or leave it on the ground with overinflated tires Change the oil/filter and top off all fluids Fill the tank full with quality premium fuel and add a stabilizer Completely clean the interior, close all points of entry, and put something in the interior to absorb odors like a container of baking soda. Keep it locked while stored. Hand wash the exterior and apply wax Put a trickle charger on the battery or pull the battery and charge 1x a month Block off entry at the exhaust tips to keep out potential pests Cover the car with a quality cover I have heard pro's/con's to the idling to warm up method. You could probably save a lot of hassle and less prep by arranging to have someone drive it long enough to reach operating temperature for 10-15 minutes twice a month. EDIT All of my vehicles have been a DD, so I have never had to store a vehicle for over a month. GL during your deployment and teach your wife to drive a stick. Last edited by wind.zero; 12-13-2011 at 03:05 PM.