Winter storage

[Tim C.]

I will store my 1999 C5 in a heated garage. Can I leave the battery in all winter and start it up a few times?

Thks

Tim C.

 

[Bearly Flying]

You could get shot for bringing that up now.,

Drive that thing......Lots of time in November to worry about that

 

[Black 03 Z06]

The poor guy is in Ottawa BF, cut him some slack.

I have left mine in the car on a Battery Tender a couple of times, my garage is not heated. I worry about the battery location in the C5 sitting right above some critical components (electronic and vacuum lines etc.) so for the last couple of years I have taken it out and stored it with the Battery Tender on.

As BF says get out and enjoy that car, that W word is still a long way off.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

 

[Riley P]

Best thing to do is either purchase a battery maintainer, or just disconnect the battery. There is so much draw from the computer in the C5 that I've found the battery can no longer start the car after 3 weeks of sitting (in my case).
However, if you plan on starting the car every two weeks or so to keep the battery up, that should work too.

 

[FordPrefect]

Store mine in an unheated garage although it is attached to the house.
Make sure car is clean and dry, Sta-bil in the gas tank (go for a short drive) .
Hook up to a Ctek charger, and I never start it until the spring.
Put steel wool in exhaust pipes to prevent lodgers.
Also put 40psi air in tires, not sure if that's really needed but it doesn't seem to hurt.
Fires up like a new car in the spring
Did this every year except for last winter when it stayed at Manny's spa.

 

[Elf]

Vacuum the radiator from underneath the car.
If you do start the car during the winter months make sure the oil temp gets up to at least 200 degrees .

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Elf you are bang on about the rad. I never had any issues of overheating but I was shocked at how much junk had been sucked up into the rad inlet.

 

[umpy]

You might also consider going to your local marina or RV dealer and getting a tub/container of "No - Damp"
These are dehumidifier (crystals)
This can be placed in your interior (floor) and absorb water in late fall and spring as the weather changes during the day and night
Check the tub regularily during these times
You'll be amazed at how much water collects in the tub. Keeping moisture out of your interior.
- usually under $20

 

[Elf]

If anyone is seriously interested I can give you the name of an excellent storage facility near the Orlando airport .Send me a PM