Basic Maintenance Checks

[Guest Alimcc]

hi all, I'll shortly be putting my baby 2B away for the winter (apart from the odd spin on a nice day) I'm keeping it in a shipping container over this period. I'm new to kit car ownership. is there any maintenance/prep I should do before it goes away? also, is there any ongoing maintenance throughout the winter? there is no electric supply to the container, can anyone recommend any good moisture absorbers?

thanks,

ali

ps I have hood and doors plus a good all weather cover. should I keep these on whilst the car is in storage or should I let it 'breathe'?

[Guest Alimcc]

thanks in advance guys, you've already been very helpful and welcoming so far

Edited September 16, 2016 by Alimcc

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Let it breath.

 

Any condensation trapped will cause mould to form, not an issue as it will wipe off with a damp cloth.

[megadodo]

Fully charge and then disconnect the battery. Slightly over fill the tyres or jack the car up off the ground to prevent flat spots (although I don't do that and have never had that as an issue). Make sure the anti freeze mix is correct and not old. If the car was wet when put away then dry as much off as you can including the brake discs. Leave in gear with the hand brake off.

[Guest mower man]

You have pm ! mick

[philshelton]

Check and grease your propshaft universal joints !!!!!!!!

[Guest Pauljordan]

As above plus also take a look now and again to check for any rodent damage... Mice etc.

[fry61]

Silica gel --- lots of it -- cook in oven to make bone dry -- put it in cloth bags in foot wells -- check for colour change ever time the container is opened & re-dry when pink.

[agent_zed]

might be worth getting a sonic rodent deterrant. Last thing you want is a mouse nest instead of wiring.