Opinions on storing a 308 for winter?

This topic has been discussed ad nauseum. If you do a search, you'll find a bunch of threads from prior winters.

That said, my suggestions in addition to what you suggested include:
-- Change oil and filter to remove acids.
-- Change gear oil, if you're due.
-- Check coolant. If it hasn't been changed in more than 2 years, do it. You need the anti-corrosion additives while the car is sitting.
-- Use a car cover to keep dust off, and put some Mouse-Pruff or other rodent killer out in the garage.
-- Before you put the car up for the winter, put some leather conditioner on all the leather surfaces, especially the seats.

Hope that helps.

Steve

 

1) I don't like the thought of used oil in an engine during winter storage, so I change the oil & filters on both my Ferraris for their winter hibernation.

2) It's also a good idea to purge the hydraulics of old fluid, add fresh fluid & bleed the system(s) as well.

3) Treat all leather with a high grade conditioner. I prefer Lexol.

4) It's a good time to clean the terminals and check the battery tray for any rust by removing the battery. If there is any rust, remove it and spray the steel tray with black Plastic Coat.


Dave

 

I've always removed the battery and stored it. I've never seen the need for a trickle charger for that long period of time. Just quess I feel more comfortable with the battery out and power off.

Otherwise everythign sounds good. The only thing I would add is that in the past I've put 1 1/2 foam insulation under the tires to deal with possible flat spots... no need to keep moving the car around.

 

Store it outside Madison, with instructions for "holder" to drive the snot out of it every two weeks on dry days, to "prevent dry seals".

I have always heard that is the best thing for 308s.....

 

A lot of people get a lot of flack for not doing "archive searches"... it's BS!

It doesn't take much time/effort to type "do an archive search"

Some questions are similar/general in nature , but not all situations are exactly the same, thus in the time it takes to do a search you can get the correct answer for your particular question.

It's a sad day when the toys have to be put away isn't it =)

 

Put it up on jack stands and run it once a month or so. With it up on stands, the rear wheels will rotate allowing the diff plates to get oil and it will take the pressure off the aging shocks. Battery tender too.

 

Way too much overkill. I have been " storing for the winter" for about 15 years and I think the best policy is to start and run the car at least once a month. I don't care what anyone say's it is better to run the car for a half hour a month than to just let it set. I have moved three feet of snow in my driveway to get the car outside and run it. Why in the hell not take the car for a little drive at the same time. Stay on low traffic streets that aren't slick and watch out for the other guy. I have had my car out in 30 degree below zero and not had a problem. This is out of a heated garage of course. Just remember these cars do not do well on icy streets so take it easy. It's just a light exercise till the weather gets better. And remember the experts say that 4 to 6 months letting the car sit is not long term storege, and you can just start the car after that amount of time.

 

All of the above and buy a set of Tire Cradles they are great and will avoid flat spots dont forget the mouse trap or get one of those electronic deterrant units.