Car Storage
#1
I have a 1983 RX-7 GSL that I am thinking about putting in storage. A friend has offered to let me use a corner of his warehouse. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to prep my car for long term storage? Is it even a good idea to do it?
#3
- keep the windows up
- fill the gas tank
- remove the battery
- 1.5 teaspoonsful of oil down each throttle bore
- turn the engine by hand through 3-4 revolutions
- run some Marvel's Mystery Oil through your oil a few days before you actually stop driving it
- you can also keep the tires off the ground
personally, i don't think storing it is as big a deal as what you do when you go to take it out of storage. whenever you go to start it:
- turn the engine by hand again through a few revoultions, if it does stick DO NOT force it through ... turn it in reverse instead
- bring new plugs with you
- change the oil after it starts
- take it easy (no high RPM escapades) until you have run the stored fuel out of the tank
- fill the gas tank
- remove the battery
- 1.5 teaspoonsful of oil down each throttle bore
- turn the engine by hand through 3-4 revolutions
- run some Marvel's Mystery Oil through your oil a few days before you actually stop driving it
- you can also keep the tires off the ground
personally, i don't think storing it is as big a deal as what you do when you go to take it out of storage. whenever you go to start it:
- turn the engine by hand again through a few revoultions, if it does stick DO NOT force it through ... turn it in reverse instead
- bring new plugs with you
- change the oil after it starts
- take it easy (no high RPM escapades) until you have run the stored fuel out of the tank
#4
To Jeff20B, I plan to store it indefinitely. I've been told it is worth about $1000 and I really don't need the money, but I do need the garage space. I love the car, but with 2 small children and 1 on the way I just never get time to drive it.
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