11-23-2021, 08:31 AM | #1 |
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Long term storage BMW M2
Hi all,
So what are some things to take into account when storing a car for 2+ years? Think of the tyres, the suspension, the paint, rubbers, seals, gaskets, fluids, lines, hoses etc. What to do with the battery? Wheels on or off? The car on jackstands? Should the brakes be under pressure or not? Should you have a dehumidifier in the car? Any tips? Thank you! |
11-30-2021, 06:36 PM | #2 |
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I've only stored for 6 months but my 2 cents are:
Disconnect battery, take off wheels and store on jack stands, fill up tank and use a fuel stabilizer. And obviously use a good cover. Wondering if anyone on here has stored for that long and can give you more details. |
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12-01-2021, 05:13 AM | #3 | |
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2) Suspension - imo it is better to leave a car resting on its suspension, having a car on jack stands and having the strut being stretched out likely isn't good for it since it was designed to be compressed essentially forever - as cars sit on their struts forever. Having it stretched out can induce corrosion on the shaft if in a really humid environment - although this is really unlikely. 3) No brake pressure, because this can cause the pads to sieze to the rotors, also having the rubber brake lines to be cosntantly under pressure is not a good thing. As long as your calipers are properly bled you will be fine. 4) No real need for a dehumidifier in the interior so long as it is not in a super humid environment. 5) Otherwise fresh fluids in a standard oil service, battery tender, close all vents and plug the exhaust, cover the car and you should be good. Also put plenty of pest repellent around the car incase you have rodents in your area because they can eat wiring harnesses.
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12-02-2021, 04:27 AM | #5 |
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Oh and also like the other user said, full tank of gas until it is about to over flow, this way moisture will not enter the fuel tank and cause issues. Fuel stabilizer will help as well, I prefer stabil fuel stabilizer. In terms of fuel try to get ethanol free gas so moisture absorption doesn't occur during the 2 years of sitting.
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This is not a cost effective solution at all, if your goal is to keep the fuel system saturated and prevent moisture from entering the loop and causing issues. Fuel stabilizer + pump gas is the best option. Then in 2 years you can just drain the tank and pump in fresh fuel for a fraction of the cost.
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12-04-2021, 09:01 AM | #8 |
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I don't believe VP will oxidize in 2 years, but that's just what VP has told me. Pump gas will turn to varnish no matter how much stabilizer you add over that timeframe. We spend $240 for one tire on these cars... I'd call $240 on storage fuel money well spent. But that's my opinion, I respect yours.
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Also any fuel will made of hydrocarbons will eventually volitilize and leave varnish behind, so even with c9 that'll still happen to an extent. So it is better to run pump gas and just drain the tank after storage, then run some fuel system cleaner for the next tank or two of gas right after.
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