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Old 10-17-2009, 01:28 AM
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what steps do i take when storing my g37 for winter?

do i need to put it on jack stands?
do i need to put anything in the gas tank?
do i need to do anything special at all to store the car, or does anyone have a list of steps and precautions to store the car for winter? thank you!!
Old 10-17-2009, 04:26 AM
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change the oil. put on jack stands. run some fule stabelizer. and you should be good. been doing this for years for my 67 comet cyclone and no issues. make sure you ahve a full tank of gas. Will it be stored in a heated or unheated garage?. Car cover is a must IMHO too.
Old 10-17-2009, 11:21 AM
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Dam don't store that thing, get it out in the snow and ice and drive it.
Or just do what Shumby said.
Old 10-25-2009, 11:46 PM
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unheadted garage

garage is unheated, should i take the wheels off and put it on jack stands? and if i changed the oil 1k miles ago do i need to change it again? also should i disconnect the battery?
Old 10-26-2009, 01:30 AM
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I heard that these new cars dont need fuel stableizer.
Old 10-26-2009, 09:19 AM
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Everything that has ethanol needs stabilizer. E doesn't like heat cycles and will pollute the entire fuel system. Be sure to drive the car some with the stabilizer before putting it up. Otherwise the fuel lines and injectors are not protected.
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Originally Posted by shumby
change the oil. put on jack stands. run some fule stabelizer. and you should be good. been doing this for years for my 67 comet cyclone and no issues. make sure you ahve a full tank of gas. Will it be stored in a heated or unheated garage?. Car cover is a must IMHO too.
I got a cover for my g37 from Empire Covers. They give ratings for all their covers for how well it protects the car in four different categories, including sun. And there are always coupon codes floating around for that site.

EmpireCovers-Review

Not sure if you want to go to the trouble of covering the whole car every time you park though. I think the sunshade would be a lot easier.
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i understand storing a motorcycle, boat, rv, classic car, lambo... but a g37?? whatever floats you boat.. but all i would add to shumby's response is a battery tender. you can leave the battery hooked up but you should def also hook it up to a tender. otherwise you might be replacing the battery next season.
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Originally Posted by notsoricer
i understand storing a motorcycle, boat, rv, classic car, lambo... but a g37?? whatever floats you boat.. but all i would add to shumby's response is a battery tender. you can leave the battery hooked up but you should def also hook it up to a tender. otherwise you might be replacing the battery next season.
I did a nice wash n wax. Put fuel stabil, disconnected the battery and put a car cover on it in my garage. I usually just keep the battery disconnected and then put a charger on it for 24 hours before i take it out again.
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