On Thu, 16 Oct 2003, Dustin Fitch wrote: > I'm putting the van in my folks barn for about 6 months and I would love to > hear any suggestions you all have for minimizing the toll it will take on the > van just sitting. Put Sta-Bil in the gas tank before you fill it, then run the engine long enough to get it throughout the fuel system. Changing the oil before putting it in storage isn't a bad idea, either, the idea being to minimize the amount of water and other corrosive material in the oil. *Don't* set the parking brake. Disconnect the battery. If it's a camper, remember to take all the food items out, or you will attract mice.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si |
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