Hello All,

I have to store the Rover for about 4 months while I am on the West Coast. IS there anything I need to do to her before I leave? I am a corvette guy and when we store the Vettes for an extended period of time we do an oil change and leave a battery tender on it. Any help would be appreciated.

Chris

 

For 4 months, corrosionand fuel stability arethe primary concerns. Here is what I would do:

1.) Make sure your gas tank is full. Additives like STA-BIL will help as long as you run the engine to get it throughout the fuel system.
2.) Make sure you coolant mixture is correct - even if your car won't be stored under freezing conditions. This will inhibit corrosion. If you refresh of flush the radiator, make sure the engine runs long enough to cycle your new mixture throughout.
3.) Change the engine oil prior to storage. Dirty oil can cause premature bearing failure if left in an unused engine because the acids and water in the oil will be released with dailytemperature changes and accelerate corrosion.
4.) Remove the plugs and spray some "upper cylinder lubricant" into the cylinders before replacing the plugs.

Cheers,
Dave

 

Plus, if you have a battery tender I would hook it up.

 

Perfect..Thanks for the advice!

Chris