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How to prepare the car for the long-term conservation

Posted by Happy on February 09th, 2010

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If you are leaving town for a long time, or save a vehicle for seasonal use, there are some things you can do for your car insurance and is ready for use when you have got. Saves time the car immediately after you prepare a lot of trouble and money.

The first step is to find a suitable place for the long-term preservation. It 'very important. The sites must be safe, dry and clean. To give the dusty barnThis is probably one of the worst places for your car. Ensure that the store is dry and without moisture. Moisture, humidity and moisture are the major threats to the exterior, interior and engine. Corrosion can form are available on the exposed metal and mold and mildew growing inside yet. The best place is the climate-controlled storage. Look for storage in the Yellow Pages, and should be some options for you.

You also need a storage rodentswell. Rats can destroy the wiring. You can also enter the cabin and then build nests. One possibility, rat poison, or any other pest control in the car instead. If the storage unit is supplied with electricity, I would recommend the field, the noise is in rats and mice. You can buy at your local hardware store. This is a very safe and not harm children or pets.

After selecting a suitable location, it is time to prepare the car.

Step is the number oneoil change and replaced with a synthetic. Oil change before storage to reduce moisture in the system and to prevent corrosion of the engine. The reason synthetic oil has properties of layers and not so fast as to break the conventional oil.

Now we need to fill the tank completely full. Most people siphon gas from the tank and leave. This is not correct, and encourage the moisture in the empty tank on the left to corrosion. Fill tankthe higher you can leave. This prevents the accumulation of moisture and prevent rust. It is also appropriate to add the gas stabilizer.

The next step is the battery. If the vehicle is in short-term storage, you can connect the charger to the battery. This means that all electrical equipment, such as stereo and insurance will be saved all the settings will be there when you return. For a long time, remove the battery. Batteries capable of sealing and crackAcid everywhere. In this case, the best easy to remove and replace when you return.

Another area is the preparation for the exterior of the tape sealing and tires. The best product for this application is a lithium grease. Stay away from petroleum products. That eventually dry out and crack gum. Fat, spray on the merits of the appeal first, and then delete it on the tires and weather stripping. Make sure the lid seals on doors, sunroof and trunk.

ForInterior leather or vinyl conditioner. This ensures that the cracks of the earth and drying.

The last step is to clean the street. After it was washed, a layer of wax and buff it. If you have air-buffer, this process will be much easier and efficient. Then the cars are a good car. If you follow these basic steps, your expensive cars should be in the same way you did before your trip will be.