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09-21-2014, 02:15 AM | #1 |
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How to protect car on vacation
I have to go for a vacation (2 Months)
How can I protect my car while going on vacation? example : to protect battery, radiator, etc |
09-21-2014, 02:20 AM | #2 |
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How to protect car on vacation
I have to go for a vacation (2 Months)
How can I protect my car while going on vacation? example : to protect battery, radiator, etc |
09-21-2014, 03:04 AM | #3 |
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unplug the battery from the car, it will be fine unplugged. The rest is not really a big deal, the only problem you could have is with the fluids, especially the gas, but purging everything for two months is way overkill and not needed.
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09-21-2014, 04:52 AM | #4 |
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Or you could add fuel stabilizers. 2 months is not a lot. Just unplug the battery and go.
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09-21-2014, 11:23 AM | #5 |
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Have a friend come over after a month and run the car for 10 minutes
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09-21-2014, 11:38 AM | #6 |
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For $10 at Harbor Freight you can by a trickle battery charger. It will keep your battery charged when you are gone.
That is if you have a driveway or garage to park the car. Make sure the tire pressures are 35 psi or you might come home to a flat tire.
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09-21-2014, 03:36 PM | #7 |
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^^^^^ This. I'm leaving soon in my 2007 Yaris. I'll be gone 5-5 1/2 weeks. I asked the service writer assigned to handle warranty matters at my local Toyota dealer if there is anything I need to do to avoid any issues and to make sure I'm toeing the line re the warranty on my 2014 Yaris. His response = what why? has stated above.
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09-21-2014, 03:45 PM | #8 |
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This post triggers a question in my mind.....Any idea what PSI reading (at or below) causes the TPMS light to illuminate (my 2007 doesn't have TPMS, but it is my understanding that my 2014 does)?
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09-21-2014, 04:15 PM | #9 |
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I'd read somewhere that TPMS warning is triggered at a loss of 25% of recommended tire pressure. In our case 32 psi - 25% would trigger.
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09-21-2014, 04:26 PM | #10 |
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Thanks! Walking by my 2014 in the garage the other day, I wondered if my tires might be a little low or if I was just being paranoid because the TPMS light would have illuminated. Given the above, I think I'll follow Bronsin's suggestion before I leave.
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09-22-2014, 05:27 PM | #11 |
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1) unplug the negative terminal of the battery
2) fill tank fully with fuel - for preventing rust on the tank 3) put the car into jack - for keeping the tires round HTH |
09-22-2014, 10:28 PM | #12 |
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...is the fuel tank metal or plastic? I know many vehicles have gone with a plastic fuel tank.
As for the battery: I have stored my Yaris in an unheated shed for four months at a time for three winters, with no ill effects and no battery failure. Started right up, no noticeable corrosion on the battery terminals. |
09-22-2014, 11:36 PM | #13 |
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plastic
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09-23-2014, 01:53 PM | #14 |
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Two months is no problem. I wouldn't do anything.
My 48 chevy sits for 5 months or so every winter and fires right up on the "old" gas. I've done the same thing the past 7 or so years...no issues. |
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