VEHICLE STORAGE CHECKLIST
As a facility that offers vehicle storage, we get asked these questions often.
When preparing to store
your vehicle, there are several things we recommend:
ü Be sure the car has gas
and add a stabilizer if you plan to store your vehicle for more than two months.
Adding a fuel stabilizer preserves the gasoline and also prevents damage to the fuel system. Usually you will add 1 ounce of stabilizer for every 3-5 gallons of gas, but check the label of the stabilizer you will be using. Remember, minimize the amount of fuel in your tank when storing.
Adding a fuel stabilizer preserves the gasoline and also prevents damage to the fuel system. Usually you will add 1 ounce of stabilizer for every 3-5 gallons of gas, but check the label of the stabilizer you will be using. Remember, minimize the amount of fuel in your tank when storing.
ü Change the oil.
Dirty engine oil can thicken after long-term storage and make it difficult to start the car when you retrieve it.
Dirty engine oil can thicken after long-term storage and make it difficult to start the car when you retrieve it.
ü Put tire jacks under the
tires.
This prevents the tires from getting flat spots and also takes the weight off of the tires. That way, you won’t show up at your storage unit ready to take your car out for a drive only to find you need a tire repaired. Small hydraulic jacks work the easiest. Pick them up at your local auto parts store or big box retailer.
This prevents the tires from getting flat spots and also takes the weight off of the tires. That way, you won’t show up at your storage unit ready to take your car out for a drive only to find you need a tire repaired. Small hydraulic jacks work the easiest. Pick them up at your local auto parts store or big box retailer.
ü Make sure your car is
clean inside and out.
Wash and wax the outside of the vehicle and clean and vacuum the inside. A clean outside removes dirt and road film that can eat away at the vehicle’s finish, and prevents corrosion. A clean interior prevents dirt or food residue from staining or causing mold.
Wash and wax the outside of the vehicle and clean and vacuum the inside. A clean outside removes dirt and road film that can eat away at the vehicle’s finish, and prevents corrosion. A clean interior prevents dirt or food residue from staining or causing mold.
ü Disconnect the battery.
Car batteries can leak acid and corrode the inside of the car if they sit unused. Disconnecting the battery is a simple process and will save you trouble later on.
Car batteries can leak acid and corrode the inside of the car if they sit unused. Disconnecting the battery is a simple process and will save you trouble later on.
If you follow these tips
when storing your car, you can ensure your car will be in good condition when
you are ready to retrieve it.
Looking for vehicle storage? We have a variety of options available from garage style units to parking spaces within our gated facility. Have a boat, trailer, or RV you need to store? We have solutions for all your storage needs. Why wait? Stop in today for details!
