My opinion follows:
Always fill the tank as full as you can get it! Air in
the tank allows for moisture condensation as the air
heats and cools. No air = no condensation.
I would suggest topping off the tank and leaving it at
that. I don't think that the fuel would go bad over a
single winter sealed up in a full tank.
I would change the oil to remove any acids built up,
then drive it 20 miles or so to get the engine up to
good operating temperature and burn off any moisture,
then drive it into the garage and jack it up.
I would disconnect the battery ground and charge it
weekly (preferable) or bi-weekly. If the garage gets
below freezing for long periods, I would store the
battery someplace warmer.
Brandon
--- "Kelly, Robert" <Robert_Kelly@FCEINC.COM> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I was just thinking about storage issues for my GPW,
> as it will likely be
> sitting for a little while this winter.
>
> Good/Bad/indifferent to jacking it up and supporting
> the vehicle with jack
> stands on the frame to relieve tension on wheels and
> springs?
>
> Should I burn off all the gas in my tank or fill it
> up and add some gasoline
> preservative? If good to use a preservative, what
> works and is generally
> available at your friendly neighborhood parts store,
> as opposed to some mail
> order stuff?
>
> Any battery issues? Remove and set aside? Change oil
> now or wait till
> beginning of next season?
>
> Any other ideas about storing the vehicle so that it
> will look and run just
> as good as it does right now? The vehicle is
> garaged.
>
> Your thoughts and input are always appreciated.
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