Re: SV: storage tips needed

[Jorel Jackson <kondor77@hotmail.com>]

From: Neal Tovsen <ntovsen@piper.hamline.edu>
>To: Roland Johansson <scirocco@mail.bip.net>
>CC: Jorel Jackson <kondor77@hotmail.com>, scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: SV: storage tips needed
>Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:27:53 -0500 (CDT)
>
>I was told that you should actually have the fuel tank full when storing
>the car. I know that the fuel ages and is not as good when you finally use
>it, but if the tank is not full you run the risk of condensation in the
>tank. Old fuel is probably less harmful than water in the tank. It is also
>a good idea to pour in an additive made for cars in storage. I also put a
>bottle or two of "HEET" fuel system dryer (isopropyl alcohol) in before I
>start it when it comes out of storage.
>
>I usually take the battery out of the car to keep it from discharging.
>Store the battery on wood or cardboard. Concrete, IIRC, is especially bad
>for the battery, tho I don't know why.
>
>Finally, it's a good idea to flush your brake fluid, too, since it absorbs
>moisture easily.
>
>On Thu, 10 Jun 1999, Roland Johansson wrote:
>
> > Before storing the car a oil change is in order. You don't want 
>contaminated oil with possibil moist in there for long time.
> >
> > Not much fuel in the tank because fuel ages and goes badly, when you 
>want to fire it up pour in a few liters with fresh fuel.
> >
> > Charging your battery once in a while is necessary to keep it in 
>condition.
> >
>
>Neal

I have heard that it is good to have a full tank also, and if not, one that 
is nearly empty. I know about the battery thing on cement. I found that out 
the hardway. No one, I have talked to, seems to know why. Maybe someone who 
knows a lot about electromagnetics can answer this. Might have somthing to 
do with grounding. The HEET sounds like a good idea, so I might try that. 
Like I said, I will work on it, so it will run every once in a while. Thanks 
for your help!

Jorel Jackson


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