I'm about to put my baby away for the winter. I have never done this with a car before, so I'm just wondering what I need to do , battery-wise, jack stands? fuel , etc?

Any help would be appreciated!

 

What do others do ,to deter Mice from getting into car! I store mine outside under a carport. Have started using sticky pads and poison cubes!

 

Last winter I kept it in my garage and just started it up once or twice a month. its not heated, not insulated, the door does not close properly, heck the window is even broken so I had a snow drift on the car a few times. It started right up and it still has the origional battery.

 

i just bought a Car Capsule for mine. so far, so good.

 

Like Beaner, I will start mine up during the winter. If the roads are clear (of snow and salt) and the temp gets above 50, I will drive it around with the top down and burn the "cobs" out of the engine.

 

Lucky enought to have a garage I rent to store it in Maryland. I do the following:
. Change oil/ check fluids
. Fill up gas tank
. Wash car
. Cover car to avoid any scratches while getting into the garage.
. Battery tender - Can pick up one at Walmart or just start car once every 3-4 weeks.
. Lucky enough to have some desiccant bags (absorbs moisuture) put them on floor or under seat.
. If you can drive it a few times during the winter then the tires should not develop flat spots (check pressure). Otherwise you can put it up on jack stands or get "tire cradles that are suppose to help with flat spots.

Have done this for years with other cars and no problems come spring.

Hope this helps.

Jake80

 

Maybe I'm a bit slow but I still don't understand why you folks don't drive yer XF's all year round???

Anyway if you do store the XF it would be a perfect time to pull and check the RCM.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-no-start.html

 

Im with you Tigh! I cant imagine not driving my baby every day! Im in Texas so the winters arnt crappy like up north with all the salted roads and stuff..Granted, I wont drive it on ice. Im sure Id be like a little black hockey puck on that stuff!

 

It is times like this I am glad I live in Houston. I can drive it all year long... Sorry to rub it in...

 

I am in San Antonio and I hear what you are saying There may be 10-15 days total a year we actually get below freezing.

 

I live in Arizona and we get over 100 inches of snow so I understand puttting cars like the Xfire and Porsche away for the winter. Surprised about the amount of snow? Besides what others have said I would add the following:

1. Check the owner's manual it has info on what to do for storage.
2. I make sure my leather seats are conditioned.
3. I put a Yankee candle air freshner. Leather scent in the car.
4. Since I have dogs, I have some sacks of a rock stuff which removes odors. I put one in the trunk and on the floor of the cockpit. I forgot the name of them. If you are interested let me know.
5. I took exterior plywood and cut it into 2' x 3' pieces and covered them with indoor/outside carpet. This seems to have worked to end flat spots on the tires.
6. My cars are stored in a heated garage so the temperature does not get below freezing. BUT I do make sure I have conditioned the exterior black trim around the windows, tires, etc.
7. I cover both my cars with a car cover.
8. In my state (Arizona), I only keep comprehensive (fire and theft) on the cars so I go to the Motor Vehicle people and sign a statement that says I will not drive the cars until I put liabilty insurance on them. This allows me to keep my plates. Check out the rules for your state. This is super easy.
9. I never set the parking brake.
10. I start the cars every 2 weeks. I use a different key fob each time on the Xfire.
11. I do not lock the cars.

Hope this helps. Do a search and I am sure you will find other suggestions.

 

This is the 4th winter the roadster gets stored and the second for the SRT6. Fill up the tank after adding a bottle of de-icer and the proper amount of Sta-Bil. Change the oil and filter. Air up the tires to about 40. Harbor Freight sells inexpensive float chargers for $6-9/each. Attach one to the battery to keep it charged. If weather permits, start and run it every few weeks.

To all you southerners: you forget what 110"/winter of snow and -10o F temperatures feel like? It ain't Crossfire weather. And even when clear, who wants salt on their baby. They sleep through summer and I romp around in an Audi A6Q that thrives on blizzard conditions.

 

because i don't have to...

besides, this is way more fun in the snow:

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