Originally Posted by Arc This freeze storm doesn't look like it's going anywhere soon. My Z sits out in the frigid cold under a thick layer of snow. I'm not
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Very true. Especially if you aren't using any stabilizers in your fluids. An engine is meant to be driven and continuously started. When storing it, the belts and other components can stiffen and even weaken quicker. |
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The freeways and major roads seem to be clear, but most of the residential roads don't seem to be affected by the mild heat burst. I don't have a car cover. One, I couldn't find one that is made for winter, and two, if the roads are clear in the winter, I could do some driving, mainly to work (2 miles away). Quote:
I'll do that tomorrow morning, after I clear some of the snow off my Z. |
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I was lucky, Friday I spent the entire day moving, and the Uhaul I rented broke up the bank at the bottom of my driveway enough for me to get the Z out. The roads were perfectly dry, so I decided to chance it...and damn glad I did when I did. Saturday morning woke up to snow and slop, which continued all damn day yesterday and into this morning. Long story short..the Z made it to my new apt complex, and is safely stored away under her cover Even double checked my full exhaust and all my suspension to make sure no salt or dampness got to it. On a side note, there's a silver 370 parked in the complex. NY plates, and doesn't look like its moved since winter has hit. Might leave him a note on the windshield to hop on here. |
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I read in a previous post about someone who's storing their Z outside. I did that once and had a cover on it. Took the battery out and left a full tank of gas with Stabil in it. It was fine, but I never started it once. From what I've read, you shouldn't do that if you're storing it. But I guess if you do it regularly, then I guess it's like driving. However, the condensation after turning off the car may actually hurt the car. :dunno:
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