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Old 09-22-2004, 07:55 AM
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With over 100 inches of snowfall per year, I have decided I will garage my Crossfire from December to March.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best storage procedures? Should I disconnect the battery? Should I put the Xfire on blocks?

Any tips would be appreciated.

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One bit of advice - if you have mice in the area, don't cover it. Mice love the nice dark areas. I did that with my Sebring convertible and they built a nest in my vent system. That is one reason I'm trading in my 9,000 mile convertible. I've gotten the smell out of the vent system 99%.
 
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I suggest:
disconnect battery (remove and store in warm place if possible)
put wood or rigid plastic between tires and floor
increase tire air pressure 10psi (no need to put on blocks for short term storage)
full tank of gas with fuel stabilizer (make sure to run engine with fuel stabilizer in tank for 5min)
Oil change
cover car (not needed if indoors)

and pray for warm weather to arrive early
 
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You might even want to get a battery tender. They're supposed to keep batteries healthy when not being used for a long period.
 
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i think i read something in the manual about storage.

Is anyone planning on storing outside with a cover? I have a project in the garage this winter so i was thinking about a coverit temp garage or something.
 
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