Storing The Ss

[F1SSS]

I have been thinking more and more to store the SS in the garage this winter and go without a DD. Adding rust and miles dont add up to me. Any tips on how to store the truck properly? Like should I do an oil change now before she is stored (Yes I am stupid on this topic and have never stored the truck before) I will be pulling it out and letting her warm up and drive down my road (its private and I can get away w/no plates) very rarely, probably once a week at most. Please let me know, any info will help.

[speedline]

Definately an oil change. Get the dirt out. Also wash it and don't take it out in the salt. Hook up the battery to a battery tender. That is all you need to do.

[F1SSS]

Ya i keep her real clean outside. I need to get a battery tender, thanks a bunch.

Edited October 11, 2008 by 03maSSS (see edit history)

[mike1booth]

if you dont have a heat in your garage do a coolant flush

[ItsJac]

Change the oil, Get a trickle charger, Wash and wax it, Fill the tank and use a bottle of fuel stabilizer,open a box of baking soda in the cab of the truck, Also If you can its a good idea to get some jack stand and put them on all four corners of the frame, so the tires dont get flat spots.

[Silverod06]

If you're storing it in a garage just incase of rodents put a little bit of steel mesh in you're exhaust tip. That'll keep em from nesting in your exhaust. and the jack stands thing is IMO a must if you like your tires.

[F1SSS]

Thank you so much all for the info. It will be in the garage (need a coolant flush). I thought it might be better to store without gas and leave it on E, but I will add some gas and put fuel stabilizer in. Thanks again for all the help. Thank you for the rodent tip also, never would have thought of it, I was thinking a cat would take care of that but then I remembered a thread where someone had a cat scratch their truck. This is my first vehicle being stored.

Edited October 14, 2008 by 03maSSS (see edit history)