{"id":1682,"date":"2018-03-16T08:14:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T15:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neiybor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:04:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:04:54","slug":"car-storage-everything-for-indoor-vehicle-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/car-storage-everything-for-indoor-vehicle-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Storage: Everything It Takes To Store A Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There’s more to storing a car then just placing it in an empty garage. Car storage<\/strong><\/a> is super important especially when you are moving or going through any other dramatic change in life. Here are ten helpful steps to take to make sure your car stays in top condition while in a storage unit:<\/p>\n

10 Steps to Protect your Car in Storage:<\/h2>\n

1. Change the oil and filter.<\/h3>\n

If you plan to keep a car in storage for a certain amount of time (years) then change the oil and filters. The best advice is to use premium fuel. Regular oil carries ethanol, which can release water into the tank of the car, making things rust and corrode away over a long period of time due to condensation. Premium oil does not contain ethanol, making it safe to use for car storage.<\/p>\n

2. Check coolant levels, and inflate your tires.<\/h3>\n

Make sure the fluids in your car are properly filled to the levels they should be at, and don’t leave any tires low on air pressure. When storing a car, cold air can bring tire pressure down so it’s best to over inflate your tires a bit so there won’t be any flat spots.<\/p>\n

3. Clean it.<\/h3>\n

Take it through a car wash, (or simply wash it yourself) and detail the inside. Don’t leave any kind of food in the car because Sully the squirrel will find it. Remove all carpets because they can become musty inside. Nobody wants to come back to a smelly, infested vehicle.<\/p>\n

4. Roll down windows slightly.<\/h3>\n

This is only recommended if the car is being stored inside a garage. Don’t roll them down too much, but leaving them slightly open will allow air flow inside the vehicle so bad smells don’t accumulate. It’s also recommended to stuff a rag inside the exhaust pipe so little critters don’t nest inside it (Sully’s babies, for example). Again, NOBODY wants to come back to a nasty, verminous automobile.<\/p>\n

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