24-10-2024, 09:58 AM
Doubt if I will get many runs out in the car until next spring, so wondering what most do to
get the car ready for laying up over winter. Already had a few high winds with the usual salt
spray, and know the councils around here do like to treat the roads in liberal amounts of salt.
Presently looking at doing oil changes on engine, gearbox, and rear axle.
Do I leave water/antifreeze in, or drain the system.
Body and underside have been cleaned, so not sure if worth giving it another coat of
'Lanoguard' or similar.
Going to jack the car up and put it on axle stands, so tyres will not end up with flat spots.
Leaving the hood and side screens up to keep the inside fairly clean.
Battery is on a conditioner so 'should' be ok over winter, but always worth checking.
Got a fairly good car cover, but during the winter gales we get a lot of salt spray (enough to
coat house windows so you cannot see through them), so wondering if there is a better protective
solution.
Was wiondering if worth putting a small heater under the cover, but obviously a fire risk.
Garage unfortunately is not heated and even with all doors closed can be a bit draughty.
Any other suggestions ?.
Martin.
get the car ready for laying up over winter. Already had a few high winds with the usual salt
spray, and know the councils around here do like to treat the roads in liberal amounts of salt.
Presently looking at doing oil changes on engine, gearbox, and rear axle.
Do I leave water/antifreeze in, or drain the system.
Body and underside have been cleaned, so not sure if worth giving it another coat of
'Lanoguard' or similar.
Going to jack the car up and put it on axle stands, so tyres will not end up with flat spots.
Leaving the hood and side screens up to keep the inside fairly clean.
Battery is on a conditioner so 'should' be ok over winter, but always worth checking.
Got a fairly good car cover, but during the winter gales we get a lot of salt spray (enough to
coat house windows so you cannot see through them), so wondering if there is a better protective
solution.
Was wiondering if worth putting a small heater under the cover, but obviously a fire risk.
Garage unfortunately is not heated and even with all doors closed can be a bit draughty.
Any other suggestions ?.
Martin.