Tag: storage
30 Posts

Jul 01, 1998
How can I keep the battery charged in my son's car while he's traveling?
I want to know if I'm doing the right thing Since my son graduated from college four years ago I have been babysitting on and off for his Honda Accord with miles All this time he has been roaming the...

Jun 01, 1997
I know your recommend a gas stabilizer for fuel storage, but my lawn mower motors seem to be running fine without it.
Last year I forgot to drain out my gas in several lawn-mower-type motors and this spring they all started perfectly I know you guys have recommended a gasoline stabilizer for seasonal storage but how come my motors started right up...

Dec 01, 1995
How long can I store anti-freeze?
I bought three gallons of Prestone anti freeze several years ago but used only one What is the shelf life of this stuff Will RAY Forever It'll keep your shelf from freezing forever Will TOM Actually a couple of years...

Oct 01, 1993
How should I prepare my car to be stored through the winter?
Aloha I live in Hawaii but travel to Vermont in the summer and have a car that I leave in Vermont It's a Subaru WD wagon Every year it sits through the freezing winter I have taken the battery out...

Aug 01, 1992
What advice would you give for maintaining a Miata that winters in our garage?
I bought my lovely wife a Mazda Miata for her birthday a couple of years ago She enjoys driving it in warm weather and wants to keep it in good condition for many years She stores it during the winter...

Dec 01, 1991
To keep or dump a car while Peace Corp-ing.
I am going into the Peace Corps and will be overseas for two years I have a Toyota Tercel with miles on it It's paid for and is in good shape I have two choices I think I can sell...

Oct 01, 1990
How to store a convertible for winter
I have a LeBaron GT convertible that I plan to store for the winter Having never stored a car before I would like some advice on what I should do before putting it away John RAY Well the first thing...

Jun 01, 1990
Waking a car from a 15-year slumber...
I HAVE A CADILLAC THAT HASN'T BEEN STARTED IN OVER YEARS WHAT SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE AT TEMPTING TO START THE CAR TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE JACK TOM THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO BEFORE YOU START IT...

Mar 01, 1990
Is it okay to let a car sit undriven for six months?
My son's Subaru station wagon will be parked at my house for six months while he is out of the country What do I need to do to ensure it will run when he returns How often should it be...

Feb 01, 1990
Unlike wine, motor oil doesn't improve with age.
Approximately how long will name brand multi-viscosity oil retain its lubricating and protective qualities when kept in the original sealed container Vic TOM Forever but if I were you I wouldn't keep it that long RAY Unlike wine motor oil...