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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Mr_Orange on 15 September 2016, 20:07
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I've just managed to get a garage after a 9 year wait where I live. Yes I said 9.
I plan to put the car in there over winter, but being a pov spec council garage it doesn't have power.... So
If I disconnect the battery and keep it at home on trickle charge will it do any harm to the car? Plan to go back every few weeks armed with battery and start it up.
Handbrake off. Anything else to consider?
Cheers
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All depends a bit on how long you want to store it.
Remove battery and keep it in your flat, charge once a month (or keep on trickle charger).
Pump up pressure in tyres to 3.5 bars (or 3 bars if that is maximum that is all that is allowable on your tyres), alternatively put on stands but allow wheels to keep in contact with ground.
If garage is dry leave windows about an inch open, if not then keep closed and put in a dryer (one of the small room dehumidifiers with 'tablet' in).
If last oil change was a while ago change the oil after getting engine up to full temp (drive 50 miles). Then change oil, drive for it to get to temp again (to make sure exhaust is free of condensate). If coolant is very old change it too. If it has aircon check coolant level before and after parking up if its performance is not good.
Obviously clean inside and out.....
Lastly place cardboard under the car (to see if it leaks anywhere).
Leave with reasonable amount of petrol but not a full tank.
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Phase 1 complete.
Car is now tucked away in its garage :-)
Will have to go back and finish hibernating it another day.