Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Get tips to Storing your classic car for the winters

As winter approaches, many classic car enthusiasts their vehicle for fresh coming months. They do it for their beloved cars rust, rot store, blistering paint, seized parts and batteries. Here are some simple steps on how to create a classic car before winter really save.

Reducing the amount of water that can be absorbed by the gas, make sure you fill your tank, because it will reduce the risk of changing light curb. Using a fuel additive, and ensure that circulates in the fuel system and keeps the engine longer.

If you live in much colder areas, using a 50/50 ratio of water mixed with antifreeze mixture in the refrigerator.

Again, especially on a long-term engine to have a good distribution of the public to ensure the cooling.

Check the link and a bottle filled with brake fluid properly associated. This reduces the risk-absorption. If possible, let the clutch and brake can all air express.

If your engine from damage, remove the oil sludge and acidic water can rust or corrosion could cause the engine has changed. Spray some form of upper cylinder lubricant in the cylinders before replacing the plug, it will save you piston rings from rusting.

Use a lubricant spray WD40 in the engine room be removed to provide a protective film on all engine belts, and tubes
Wash and thoroughly washing your car, make sure you clean every part, including the underside of the car. A blow or vacuum the interior and the right to use liquid skin solution for all leather seats and interior. Finally, each component of wood, nails, when in the car. Make sure your car to allow sufficient time to dry properly before it was saved.

To prevent insects and bugs from getting into the car, make sure all windows and openings are properly sealed. Buy a moisture absorber, and then placed in the car, protects your interior from moisture build up.

Thorough inspection of areas, such as cap and body, to ensure that there is no water to wash. See all departments of the interior, make sure they are empty, and no moisture. The other important thing is to pack all the joints with fresh grease.
Do not forget to let the handbrake off when parked for storage. If possible, pin wheels or have the ability to prevent the cork. So your car bucks and remove the tires. Watch out for flat tires and make sure they cover.

Keep the link to a piece of wood. This prevents the clutch and pressure plate are connected. Disconnect the battery and connect it to a trickle alive. Cover your car with a breathable material, try to use plastic. If you live in an area where winter lasts longer, try the car for short trips to take when it is completely dry and sunny.

In the case of convertible car rentals convertible roof with a permanent folds that may occur due to prolonged storage.

Start working on your plan to save 10-15 days before winter hits, it helps to dry your car properly and avoid possible mistakes in a hurry.

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