Winter Storage

Jan A Nichols · 10-16-2011, 02:34 PM

I purchased my 2010 Z in December last year. Stored on cement floor in large garage. Did not disconnect my battery but it was dead in the spring. Told to purchase battery tender that fits into lighter. However both lighter sockets are not live if car is not on. Any suggestions?

bigaudiofanat · 10-16-2011, 03:55 PM

Here are some tips to help you store your baby.

Battery tender is a MUST, I have 3 of them all for my bikes and they work fantastic, no reason to disconnect the negative as well.

Put one of these inside your car so humidity does not build up to much.
1 Lb. Storage Desiccant Bags - Everyday and Storage - Car Maintenance - Griot's Garage

Clean it!!
Do a full detailing for the winter, even though it is not going to be driven it is a good idea to store it fresh and clean so nothing will eat into the paint or lay on your paint over the winter.

I suggest
wash, clay, swirl and haze remover, polish, sealant "allow to cure for 24 hours" than any wax you want. "PM me for what I use"

Start it up!
Run it once or twice a month this way it keeps everything in the engine nice and lubed.

Cover it!

This way you can keep it clean.

PS Welcome to the forum.

djpathfinder · 10-16-2011, 04:03 PM

In addition to above, also add fuel stabilizer right before you fill up the tank to full.

If you can't find Battery Tender brand, CTEK multi-use 3300 is a good unit as well. Canadian Tire sells that.

bigaudiofanat · 10-16-2011, 04:08 PM

Yes fill fuel tank, i forgot about that one!!!

djpathfinder · 10-16-2011, 04:15 PM

You could overinflate the tires by a few PSI too to reduce flat-spotting. Alternatively, I have these Flatstoppers...they're pricey, but a girl needs some pampering, you know.

Race Ramps - Flatstoppers - RR-FS Canada

I just found out about Fast Toys...they are a Canadian retailer based out of Winnipeg. I just bought some Rally Armor mudflaps from them for my wife's STi, and their pricing and shipping are reasonable and quick...just like a lot of US retailers...only they are Canadian so you don't have to worry about brokerage fees, duty, etc.

10-16-2011, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jan A Nichols Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1 Drives: 2010 370Z Pearl W, S Rep Power: 14	Winter Storage I purchased my 2010 Z in December last year. Stored on cement floor in large garage. Did not disconnect my battery but it was dead in the spring. Told to purchase battery tender that fits into lighter. However both lighter sockets are not live if car is not on. Any suggestions?

10-16-2011, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Here are some tips to help you store your baby. Battery tender is a MUST, I have 3 of them all for my bikes and they work fantastic, no reason to disconnect the negative as well. Put one of these inside your car so humidity does not build up to much. 1 Lb. Storage Desiccant Bags - Everyday and Storage - Car Maintenance - Griot's Garage Clean it!! Do a full detailing for the winter, even though it is not going to be driven it is a good idea to store it fresh and clean so nothing will eat into the paint or lay on your paint over the winter. I suggest wash, clay, swirl and haze remover, polish, sealant "allow to cure for 24 hours" than any wax you want. "PM me for what I use" Start it up! Run it once or twice a month this way it keeps everything in the engine nice and lubed. Cover it! This way you can keep it clean. PS Welcome to the forum. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-16-2011, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	In addition to above, also add fuel stabilizer right before you fill up the tank to full. If you can't find Battery Tender brand, CTEK multi-use 3300 is a good unit as well. Canadian Tire sells that. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-16-2011, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yes fill fuel tank, i forgot about that one!!! __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-16-2011, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	You could overinflate the tires by a few PSI too to reduce flat-spotting. Alternatively, I have these Flatstoppers...they're pricey, but a girl needs some pampering, you know. Race Ramps - Flatstoppers - RR-FS Canada I just found out about Fast Toys...they are a Canadian retailer based out of Winnipeg. I just bought some Rally Armor mudflaps from them for my wife's STi, and their pricing and shipping are reasonable and quick...just like a lot of US retailers...only they are Canadian so you don't have to worry about brokerage fees, duty, etc. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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