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Leather Convertible

How should I store my Mustang GT Convertible in the winter?

I've read lots of things on the internet, but I have no mechanical skills to do some of the things like put oil in the cylinder via the spark plug hole. A few pointers would be appreciated. Like should I treat my gas, oil, leather, convertible top, tires, etc. Thanks.

i also have a winter garage queen and correct winter storage is a good idea....this is an extract from 1 of the best sites for mustang owners...svt.performance.com ) its meant for terminator - series cobra owners -but all the guidelines are good winter storage tips: ******************************************************************************** * Fill the tank with gas and add a gas stabilizer to keep your gas from becoming stale. * Change the oil and filter. * Thorough wash the exterior of the car, wheels, and tires. If possible, remove each wheel and thoroughly clean them. Especially the back side where dirt and road debris accumulates. Polish the wheels and reinstall. Polish/wax the exterior. Clean/detail the engine bay. When the car is sufficiently cleaned and the paint treated to a good coating of carnauba wax or polish, consider covering it with a quality car cover from California Car Cover or Big Sky Car Covers, or another high quality cover. * To prevent tire flat spots, use jack stands to raise the car off the floor. Set the stands under the control arms so that the weight of the car is still on the suspension, and just high enough to keep the weight off of the tires. Putting the jack stands under the spring perches is recommended by many. If jack stands are not available you can use wood blocks. Just remember that the suspension likes to be loaded. It's heavy. Many recommend that you just inflate the tires to the max and put carpet squares under each tire. * Check the tire air pressure and be sure all four tires are the same correct pressure. Note that regular air can leak during storage due to faulty valve stems, wheel irregularities, etc. Costco warehouse stores use nitrogen to fill tires. It is the only place that I know of that has nitrogen due to the expense of the equipment I guess. However, nitrogen is preferred for a number of reasons. The most important IMO is that it is heavier than air and is less likely to leak out (larger molecules). So if you have a Costco in your area consider replacing the air with nitrogen. You'll have more consistent air pressures without leaking. * Disconnect the negative battery cable. When you're ready to take it out of storage hook it back up. Some prefer to use a battery tender. * Place a few moisture absorber packs (desiccants) in the interior to absorb any moisture. Large packs are usually available at most do-it-yourself building supply or hardware chains. A couple of bags on the front and rear floors, as well as a few more in the trunk, and you'll have dampness protection for the entire winter season. As an alternative, kitty litter can be used in small containers. * Get some Arm & Hammer baking soda to put in the cabin. Open the tabs and place the entire box on the floor. I'll put one box on the rear floor and one on the front floor. This will prevent any musty smell. * Cover the car with a high quality car cover. The cover will keep the paint surface clean and protect it from scratches if you (or others) will be working around the car. * Inflatable bubble covers are also available. You basically drive your car into the bubble and inflate it. Users state that air is continually kept flowing through the bubble and this totally keeps out all moisture. So rusting of the brake rotors, for example, is not an issue. I don't know anything more about this method so you should research it before using it. * Change your oil again when the car comes out of storage. * When starting the car after long term storage, hold the accelerator to the floor (which will turn off the fuel injectors) while starting. Turn the car over for about 10 seconds to get the oil flowing to the top of the engine. Then start the car normally. It is also recommended to pull all the plugs first so the starter isn't working against compression. It is my understanding, though, that if you have a BAP it can render this trick useless, reportedly due to the upgraded wiring coming directly from the battery. ************************************************************************************ personally i do not do all of this, nor do i pull plugs, etc........ for me key issue is fuel (gas goes stale after a while....) and oil, most important protection an engine has. as for tires, battery, i start it every week...idle it hard for 15 -20 minutes, and move it back move it back and forth. i do clean it weekly with a microfibre cloth and before winter storage and after after wax it. for the convertible top i wash it with mild soap and warm water before and after storage. i use (relatively cheap) for interior use only car cover as the car is covered inside. if i was going to leave the car for a full 2 or 3 months without starting or moving it i would likely be paying more attention to all the guidelines. winter storage for a mustang convertible can pay off with extended life, overall quality condition http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?image=http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/3169000-3169999/3169967_7_full.jpg?081519-289

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