Technical Winter Storage

[LeftyGreg]

First time I have stored a car for the winter, so what do you all do?
Mine will be on my garage at home, so I can easily start it every so often if its a good idea

Full, empty or half full petrol tank?
Lift tyres off ground yes or no?
Leave roof tight or loosen catches?

Also, should I leave the battery connected or not?

Anything else?

 

[Troubles with 500c]

I always used to say a full tank to stop rust. Not so sure now, certainly wouldn’t leave it with E10 in.

Never really worried about the tyres because I always move it for some small job, or another.

Always store with the hood up and the clips done up. Soft tops can shrink.

 

[Davefridge]

I believe that starting once a month will only leave lots of condensation in the exhaust so I never do that. I blow up tyres to 45-50 psi. Disconnect battery to prevent radio memory and ecu from draining it and charge every month with a trickle charger. "pop" the bonnet and boot to prevent sticking.

 

[Davefridge]

Sorn it, the taxman gets enough of our money as it is! Oh, and lift the wipers off the screen or remove altogether.

 

[LeftyGreg]

Thanks guys, yeah, always planned on Sorn as only got 6m tax for it.

some great advice there, looks like I need to take it to the petrol station and fill it up with E5 super unleaded