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What Happens To A Car In Garage After Months?

If I leave my car in storage garage for six months, what happens to it? What should I do before I leave it there?

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  • Jul 28th 201011:07
    by Boog

    *** DO NOT START YOUR CAR ONCE A WEEK**
    this will do very harmful damage do your engine. read the following
    Prepping The Vehicle
    The cleaner the vehicle the better, and that goes beyond wash, wax and shine. Pick a warm, dry day to do the cleaning. Fill the gas tank, then add an adequate amount of gasoline stabilizer (also made for lawnmowers, snowblowers, etc.) to prevent gum and varnish formation. Drive the car long enough to really warm up the engine and mix the stabilizer with the fuel–at least 30 to 40 miles. Remove dirt from the underbody, particularly from the wheel wells. Dirt holds moisture, and the combination of moisture and air causes iron and steel to rust.
    Really, really clean the interior and trunk of the vehicle with a household vacuum cleaner, using those little attachments that reach into nooks and crannies. The battery-powered car vacuum just doesn’t have the suction. The object is to remove all pizza crusts, jellybeans, dog biscuits–anything that could nourish a critter.
    If the floor is concrete park the car over Plastic sheeting AND if possible jack the car up 3-6 inches off the ground and set it on blocks. Keeps tires from rotting and getting “flat-spotting” A must for 6months +
    Remove the spark plugs and spray some oil into the cylinders to prevent rust and corrosion. You can use conventional engine oil with a spray-type squirt can or aerosol fogging oil designed for boat storage. Turn the crankshaft (with a socket and ratchet wrench on the crank pulley bolt) about four to six times to circulate the oil. Reinstall the spark plugs and reconnect the plug wires.
    Empty a large container of mothballs on the floor all around and under the vehicle to discourage critters. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT PUT THEM INSIDE YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!
    Prop the wiper arms off the window with rags if they won’t just flip open.
    Remove the battery and keep it clear of damp concrete, hook it up to a float charger.
    ***MOST IMPORTANT***
    A 30-mile drive every 90 days, with brakes, transmission, steering and air conditioning all operating, is what the car really needs. If you don’t stint on this, the car will feel every bit as good as you remember.
    If you fail to do this, you will regret it. Might as well sell the car.

  • Jul 28th 201011:07
    by ITC

    If I leave my car in storage garage for six months, what happens to it? What should I do before I leave it there?

  • Jul 28th 201012:07
    by v

    the battery might die

  • Jul 28th 201013:07
    by Jonathan R

    noting will
    but u need to turn it on atleast one or two times a week to keep the engine in running conditions

  • Jul 28th 201014:07
    by wesso83

    Unhook the battery and put some fuel additive in the gas tank to prevent the gas from going bad on you, that will cause you headaches when you go to drive it again. Good luck

  • Jul 28th 201014:07
    by kevin t

    it will crumble under its own weight… if its old and crappy it will also lose alignment

  • Jul 28th 201015:07
    by Racerdud

    Your spark plugs will go bad. If it is an old car (20 years), you will have to do a lot to get it running again the way that it used to.

  • Jul 28th 201016:07
    by Steve A

    If you are going to leave your car sit for months you should put some fuel stabilizer in the tank and fill it with gas, unhook the battery and cover the car with a tarp or car cover.

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