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CarGuru > Ford > Long term storage (3 months or more) 7 February 2005 03:46:41
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Long term storage (3 months or more)

Xenman 5 February 2005 04:29:45
 I'm about to store my 2000 Explorer for 3 or more months. I know I need to
disconnect the batter, and add stabilizer to the fuel. I have some more
questions.

1. Is there an oil additive to help prevent the oil from 100% draining into
the oil pan? The objective is to keep things lubricated.

2. If I can't put it up on blocks or jack stands, how much air pressure
should I put in the tires? I like to keep them at 30 - 31 pounds of pressure.

Is there anything else I should do?


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Hairy 7 February 2005 03:46:41 [ permanent link ]
 
"Bill Jeffrey" <wjeffrey@NOSPAMalu­m.mit.edu> wrote in message
news:qdtNd.37229$mt­.27242@fed1read03...­> Battery maintainer? Better idea - simply disconnect one battery cable.>
I routinely store my 98 Ford Ranger for 6 months at a time in my gararge> in Maine. Still has the OEM battery. Among other steps, I disconnect> one of the battery cables as part of the routine. By doing so, I> disconnect all the phantom loads, such as the radio preset memory and> the engine computer - which are what discharges the battery. When I> return in six months, I simply reconnect that battery, and it starts> right up. I haven't yet had to boost it.>
By contrast, a cheap battery maintainer can overcharge the battery -> which is not a good thing.>
Bill Jeffrey>

A battery maintainer won't overcharge a battery. It will only maintain a
battery at the state of charge present when hooked up. Hence the name.
Since the vehicle will be stored outdoors, unhooking or removing the battery
would probably be best.
H


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