How to leave in storage

2007 NISSAN NOTE

28,000 MILES • 1.6L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JONATEC

MEMBER
3 POSTS

Hi,

I live in a cold place and want to leave my car in a garage over the winter. The temperature may drop to -30c at worse.

I presume that I should disconnect and remove the battery, but what other things should I do for such a long term storage? Thanks.

Sep 28, 2018 at 4:35 AM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

Good morning.

Yes, remove the battery. I would also jack the car up and put it on jack stands. That will prevent the tires from flat spotting and making it necessary for you to replace the tires.

Also, make sure you have the proper coolant in the system to prevent it from freezing. Installing a blanket over the engine, possibly a heated blanket, would be good to be sure it will not freeze.

Roy

Sep 28, 2018 at 5:31 AM

JONATEC

MEMBER
3 POSTS

Thanks very much for your answer. A further question then, how long can I realistically store the car for, before flat spotting occurs?

Sep 28, 2018 at 6:07 AM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

You are welcome.

It will happen in a matter of months.

Roy

Sep 28, 2018 at 6:10 AM

JONATEC

MEMBER
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Great! Thanks again!

Sep 28, 2018 at 6:11 AM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

You are welcome. Always glad to help.

Roy

Sep 28, 2018 at 6:15 AM

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