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 the 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 from moisture. Moisture, humidity and condensation are the greatest dangers to the outside, the interior and engine. Rust and corrosion can form on exposed metal and mold and mildew can grow inside as well. The best place is a climate-controlled facility storage. Just look in storage in the yellow pages and there should be some options for you.

In addition, you will need to rodent-proof storage as well. Rats can destroy wiring system. They can also get inside and build their nests there. One option is to put rat poison or some other pest control device throughout the car. Ma If the storage unit has the power to do so, I recommend getting a box of noise that repels rats and mice. You can buy at your local hardware store. These are very safe and not harm pets or children.

Once you have chosen a suitable place, it's time to prepare your car.

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

Now you will need 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. Fill the tank as high as possible and leave it. This will prevent moisture from forming and prevent the accumulation of rust. It is also prudent to add a gas stabilizer.

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

The next area to prepare the external environment is depleted 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 it in the tires and weatherstripping. Be sure to cover the joints of the doors, sunroof and trunk.

For the interior, use a leather conditioner or vinyl. This will safeguard these surfaces and the emergence 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 car of good quality and coverage. If you follow these basic steps of his expensive car must be in the same way that left him before his trip.

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