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parking a car for two months -- any special tips you would recommend ?

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April 24, 2019, 09:41 PM
hrcjon
parking a car for two months -- any special tips you would recommend ?
I do this all the time. Fill the tank. Disconnect the negative. Make sure there is no food/debris/etc. in it and park it in a secure area. It will be fine.


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April 24, 2019, 09:46 PM
comet24
Just remove the neg. battery cable.

My grandmother moved from FL to MD to live with relatives when she had health issues. Kept her house and car. Unhooked the battery and 6-month later hooked it back up and the car started. We also put stabilizer in the gas tank.


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April 24, 2019, 10:37 PM
c1steve
I would use a solar powered trickle charger. Better than one that needs the cord plugged into a receptacle.


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April 25, 2019, 06:24 AM
Georgeair
All good advice.
I’d be sure it’s somewhere it won’t be towed. Even with prior acknowledgement I’d be very nervous at an apartment or dorm.



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April 25, 2019, 07:11 AM
rscalzo
Cars routiy sit on the dealer's lot for two months or longer. Tires aren't affected.

My bike sits over 4 with no effects. I stopped jacking it up years ago. Trickle charging is smart. Treating gas won't hurt. I use Seaform.


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April 25, 2019, 08:13 AM
Sig209
thanks for all the responses Gentlemen

I have gained some confidence we can do this short duration uneventfully

great to have Sigforum to bounce experiences / ideas around

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April 25, 2019, 10:32 AM
Steve Collins
Trickle chargers are not good for long term use as it will degrade the battery due to still "trickling" even when the battery is at max charge. A battery maintainer is a better alternative since they will sense a full charge and shut off.
April 25, 2019, 12:25 PM
bendable
maybe a driving instructor , before you start.

I can park a car in under 5 minutes, and I am 62 y.o. !





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