Winterizing
10/31/11, 12:57 PM
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Winterizing
Those of you who have put your Boss up for the winter, did you do anything special to it? I won't be driving mine much once the weather turns bad but wondered if there is a fuel additive or something that should be put in it. I put Stabil in my 86 GT but certainly won't put that into the Boss without an expert opinion. I looked on Motorcraft site to see if they had a Stabil like product but I didn't see one.
10/31/11, 01:07 PM
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Those of you who have put your Boss up for the winter, did you do anything special to it? I won't be driving mine much once the weather turns bad but wondered if there is a fuel additive or something that should be put in it. I put Stabil in my 86 GT but certainly won't put that into the Boss without an expert opinion. I looked on Motorcraft site to see if they had a Stabil like product but I didn't see one.
1) Stabil (less than two years old if opened) I store it with a full tank.
2) a trickle charger (I use the Battery Tender Jr. which costs about $30)
3) test your antifreeze to make sure it's good to at least 30 below F.
In the spring make sure to check your tire pressures as they'll likely have gone down during the winter. It's best to fill them back to 35 psi before driving on them.
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10/31/11, 02:09 PM
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It's pretty simple really but you need to do these three things:
1) Stabil (less than two years old if opened) I store it with a full tank.
2) a trickle charger (I use the Battery Tender Jr. which costs about $30)
3) test your antifreeze to make sure it's good to at least 30 below F.
In the spring make sure to check your tire pressures as they'll likely have gone down during the winter. It's best to fill them back to 35 psi before driving on them.
1) Stabil (less than two years old if opened) I store it with a full tank.
2) a trickle charger (I use the Battery Tender Jr. which costs about $30)
3) test your antifreeze to make sure it's good to at least 30 below F.
In the spring make sure to check your tire pressures as they'll likely have gone down during the winter. It's best to fill them back to 35 psi before driving on them.
I like to start the car every month also and let it run till it reaches full operating temperature. This will help reduce moisture that the car may collect. It also helps keep everything lubed on the inside of that 302.It also reminds you of what SPRING will bring.
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I blew the TK budget out with my pending trip to Laguna Seca on the 25th. With the entry fee, the helmet, the duct kit, the fire ext. etc, I'll have to save up some more greenbacks for the TK. Can't wait for your review though.
On the weather front, Yahoo had a "severe weather alert" today for my area. Apparently it might sprinkle a little and maybe frost later this week...
10/31/11, 08:17 PM
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Gary I hope you get track key more than I hope I do! At least I know it'll go to good use giving the Porsche boys the smack down!
I blew the TK budget out with my pending trip to Laguna Seca on the 25th. With the entry fee, the helmet, the duct kit, the fire ext. etc, I'll have to save up some more greenbacks for the TK. Can't wait for your review though.
On the weather front, Yahoo had a "severe weather alert" today for my area. Apparently it might sprinkle a little and maybe frost later this week...
I blew the TK budget out with my pending trip to Laguna Seca on the 25th. With the entry fee, the helmet, the duct kit, the fire ext. etc, I'll have to save up some more greenbacks for the TK. Can't wait for your review though.
On the weather front, Yahoo had a "severe weather alert" today for my area. Apparently it might sprinkle a little and maybe frost later this week...
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The flat spots come out after you restore the correct air pressure and drive it. Just remember if you have R-comp tires (LS) you can't store them below 32 degrees or they will crack. Deflate to half pressure (off the car) and store them inside.
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Not that it gets that cold here often but I have never heard of that before. I guess that is an even better reason to get some good heat in my shop. I'm not understanding why you need to deflate them to half pressure though if you are storing them inside? Is it just a good idea to always deflate them for long term storage?
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Not that it gets that cold here often but I have never heard of that before. I guess that is an even better reason to get some good heat in my shop. I'm not understanding why you need to deflate them to half pressure though if you are storing them inside? Is it just a good idea to always deflate them for long term storage?
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