Hibernation

[Shoggy]

Guys, I am moving to the US for six months and am planning on storing the car away.

I am looking for some advice..

Are there any problems with disconnecting the battery for long periods?

I read somewhere that you should over inflate the tyres to avoid flat spots, is that recommended if so what psi? or should I just take the wheels off and put it on axle stands, I have no idea where to put the stands btw...

Can anyone recommend a fuel preservative, is it really nessasary for a car of this age?

Other option is fuck it, and give it to my brother for 6 months as the best Xmas present he will ever get...
Cheers
Steve

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by Shoggy

Guys, I am moving to the US for six months and am planning on storing the car away.

I am looking for some advice..

Are there any problems with disconnecting the battery for long periods?

I read somewhere that you should over inflate the tyres to avoid flat spots, is that recommended if so what psi? or should I just take the wheels off and put it on axle stands, I have no idea where to put the stands btw...

Can anyone recommend a fuel preservative, is it really nessasary for a car of this age?

Other option is fuck it, and give it to my brother for 6 months as the best Xmas present he will ever get...
Cheers
Steve

Indoor Storage? quality cover, keep battery refreshed with optimate 4 or something similar, 6 months on tyres should be fine, rims off if you want to be sure of no tyre deformation. No fuel preservative!! tank of shell V4 or Tesco 99 will be A OK.
Giving it to your brother could be problem when its time for him to hand it back!!!

[Bounce]

Or give it to me for 6 months and I'll keep the wheels turning for you

[Monkey]

Seen a lot of low use cars recently with brake issues. The pads are reacting with the disc and corroding it, causing bad brake judder when they are then put back on the road.

Just take the wheels off and push the pads back as far as they will go, away from the discs.

Just remember to pump the brake pedal before driving the car again!!

[Shoggy]

Thanks gents.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by Monkey

Seen a lot of low use cars recently with brake issues. The pads are reacting with the disc and corroding it, causing bad brake judder when they are then put back on the road.

Just take the wheels off and push the pads back as far as they will go, away from the discs.

Just remember to pump the brake pedal before driving the car again!!

Great tip that mate

[Mike R]

Also if you stick your head under the car you will see the four jack points .