Storing car for 3 weeks, any special preparation? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 12-18-2008, 01:57 AM

ok that's true, you didn't say you actually did all that.

blacksandiegovitz · 12-18-2008, 02:22 AM

Really 3 weeks???
You dont need to do shit mane... I mean drain all fluids out of the motor , unplug your battery, add "stable" to the gas tank, jack the car up and put it on jack stand so you dont get flat spots on the tires , plug one of those "high pitch " mouse deternt things in so you dont get mice making nest in the engine bay , tape off all door seems with blue 3-m tape to keep dust out other than that I think you're good.

lh59 · 12-21-2008, 01:15 AM

Thanks for all the informative advices

Now I don't have to worry much about my Yaris and enjoy my holi!

MUSKOKA800 · 12-22-2008, 11:08 AM

Only three weeks.
Park it way from overhead wires and trees (to avoid bird drops), close the windows, lock the doors, enjoy your trip.

lita_g · 12-22-2008, 11:13 AM

Wash it before you leave.

lh59 · 12-23-2008, 10:42 PM

I'm on holiday in tropical Singapore now

! This is what I've done for my Yaris before I leave.
1. Wash the car inside out
2. Pump the tires to 38PSI
3. Drove 30km to rid the engine oil of moisture and fuel
4. Park it in the garage
5. Threw a bag of fragant bag of dry leaves which is a Xmas gift from my neighbour on the dashboard

Looking to reunite with my Yaris once I'm back

Shroomster · 12-24-2008, 10:58 AM

HAVE FUN!!!

12-18-2008, 01:57 AM	#19
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12-22-2008, 11:08 AM	#22
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Only three weeks. Park it way from overhead wires and trees (to avoid bird drops), close the windows, lock the doors, enjoy your trip. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

12-23-2008, 10:42 PM	#24
lh59 Drives: 3 dr 1.3 2NZ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 27	I'm on holiday in tropical Singapore now! This is what I've done for my Yaris before I leave. 1. Wash the car inside out 2. Pump the tires to 38PSI 3. Drove 30km to rid the engine oil of moisture and fuel 4. Park it in the garage 5. Threw a bag of fragant bag of dry leaves which is a Xmas gift from my neighbour on the dashboard Looking to reunite with my Yaris once I'm back

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12-18-2008, 02:22 AM	#20
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	Really 3 weeks??? You dont need to do shit mane... I mean drain all fluids out of the motor , unplug your battery, add "stable" to the gas tank, jack the car up and put it on jack stand so you dont get flat spots on the tires , plug one of those "high pitch " mouse deternt things in so you dont get mice making nest in the engine bay , tape off all door seems with blue 3-m tape to keep dust out other than that I think you're good.

12-21-2008, 01:15 AM	#21
lh59 Drives: 3 dr 1.3 2NZ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 27	Thanks for all the informative advices Now I don't have to worry much about my Yaris and enjoy my holi!

12-22-2008, 11:13 AM	#23
lita_g Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deland, FL Posts: 266	Wash it before you leave.

12-24-2008, 10:58 AM	#25
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