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<blockquote data-quote="DavidWG" data-source="post: 293247" data-attributes="member: 3145"><p>I have been winter storing Corvettes and motorcycles since the 70s. Lots of folks have opinions based on their own experience often conflicting opinions. Over the years I have sought out expert opinions in advanced service manuals or engineering publications. From my experience I would say you have it covered. With regard to fuel tank there were some concerns with some models in the 80s about submerging the in tank fuel pump due to corrosion of parts. Experts seem to discount this theory with more modern cars. Tires - modern tires do not flat spot like the older belted tires. They do temporarily have a flat spot but it disappears with the first fast drive of 5-10 minutes. Personally I park with four pieces of heavy cardboard between my tires and my floor. Not to stop flat spotting but in order to prevent the tires from sticking to the floor and lifting the epoxy paint on my garage floor. Battery does need to be maintained due to small drain on it from all the electronics. Make sure it is a battery maintainer not a device that constantly puts a charge on the battery. The one that you can buy from GM is a good one and easily plugs into the lighter socket in the frunk on the C8. The lighter socket in the passenger compartment can not be used as it is NOT live once the ignition is turned off. All the experts agree that changing the oil PRIOR to storage is a good idea although not critical for storage of only 3 or 4 months. Does not have to be immediately prior to storage but close to the storage period is good. I try to not put more than 1000 km on between the oil change and storage. With regard to engine starting during storage most experts say to not start it unless you plan to put a load on the engine bringing it to full operating temperature. Full operating temperature does not mean the water up to temperature it means the oil up to full temperature. That usually means you have to drive the car. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DavidWG, post: 293247, member: 3145"] I have been winter storing Corvettes and motorcycles since the 70s. Lots of folks have opinions based on their own experience often conflicting opinions. Over the years I have sought out expert opinions in advanced service manuals or engineering publications. From my experience I would say you have it covered. With regard to fuel tank there were some concerns with some models in the 80s about submerging the in tank fuel pump due to corrosion of parts. Experts seem to discount this theory with more modern cars. Tires - modern tires do not flat spot like the older belted tires. They do temporarily have a flat spot but it disappears with the first fast drive of 5-10 minutes. Personally I park with four pieces of heavy cardboard between my tires and my floor. Not to stop flat spotting but in order to prevent the tires from sticking to the floor and lifting the epoxy paint on my garage floor. Battery does need to be maintained due to small drain on it from all the electronics. Make sure it is a battery maintainer not a device that constantly puts a charge on the battery. The one that you can buy from GM is a good one and easily plugs into the lighter socket in the frunk on the C8. The lighter socket in the passenger compartment can not be used as it is NOT live once the ignition is turned off. All the experts agree that changing the oil PRIOR to storage is a good idea although not critical for storage of only 3 or 4 months. Does not have to be immediately prior to storage but close to the storage period is good. I try to not put more than 1000 km on between the oil change and storage. With regard to engine starting during storage most experts say to not start it unless you plan to put a load on the engine bringing it to full operating temperature. Full operating temperature does not mean the water up to temperature it means the oil up to full temperature. That usually means you have to drive the car. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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