If you are leaving town for an extended period of time or store a vehicle for seasonal use, there are several things you can do to protect your car and ensure that you are ready to use when retrieving. Taking time to prepare your car will save you many headaches and money later.

The first step is to find a suitable place for long term storage. This is critical. The place must be safe, clean and dry. Set in a dusty barn is probably one of the worst places for your car. Make sure the storage place is dry and free of moisture. Moisture, humidity and condensation are the greatest dangers to the exterior, interior and engine. Rust and corrosion can form on exposed metal and mold and mildew can grow on the inside too. The best place is a climate-controlled storage facility. Just look in storage in the yellow pages and there should be some options for you.

Also, you need to test rodents, and storage. Rats can destroy wiring system. They can also get inside and build their nests there. One option is to place rat poison or some other pest control devices around the car. Ma If the storage unit has the power to do so, I recommend getting a box of noise that drives away rats and mice. You can buy at your local hardware store. These are very safe and will not harm pets or children.

Once you've chosen a place appropriate, it is time to prepare your car.

The first step is to change oil and replace it with a synthetic. Change the oil before storage will reduce moisture in the system and help prevent corrosion in the engine. The reason is because synthetic oil layer properties and do not break as fast as oil conventional.

Now you have to fill the fuel tank completely full. Most people siphoning gas and leave the tank empty. This is incorrect and the humidity is in the empty tank will encourage rust. Filling the top you can and leave it. This will prevent moisture from forming and prevent corrosion buildup. It is also prudent to add a gas stabilizer.

The next step is the battery. If the vehicle is in storage short term, you may want to connect the battery charger to the battery. This will ensure that all electrical appliances such as stereo shall have power and the saved settings will be there when you return. For longer periods of time, remove the batteries from the battery. can crack and leak acid everywhere. In this case it is best to simply remove it and replace it when you return.

The next area of preparation is external weather stripping and tires. The best product to use for this is a lithium grease. Stay away from petroleum-based products. Over time, dry and crack the rubber. To apply the grease, spray on a rag and then clean the tires and weatherstripping. Be sure to cover the joints of the doors, sunroof and trunk.

For the interior, or use leather conditioner vinyl. This will safeguard those areas and the appearance of cracks on drying.

The last step is to thoroughly clean the exterior. After washing, apply a layer of wax and fan out. If you have a buffer of air, this process will be much easier and more effective. Then cover the car with a good car quality and coverage. If you follow these basic steps, your expensive car must be in the same way that left him before his trip.

About the Author:

Jason is the webmaster for Red Hill Supply.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – How to prepare your automobile for long term storage.

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