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Old 12-16-2014, 06:51 PM   #3
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Here was some advice I gave in another thread

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1. Fill (top off) with gas and add a stabilizer (or better yet ethanol free gas + stabilizer)

2. Wax your car

3. Change oil

4. Hook up trickle charger (don't disconnect battery, you'll lose all ecu fuel trims and learning)

5.a. Inflate all tires to max sidewall pressure
or
5 b. Put the car on jack-stands (preferred)

6. Do not leave handbrake on, it'll fuse to the rotors.


Note, it is not necessary to start the car every few weeks, actually a bit harmful

source: I've been winterizing bikes for years.
For you, I'd also recommend a good car cover and plugging exhaust, intake, and any other holes to prevent critters from making a home.

Honestly though, given the depreciation hit from storing a new car for 2 years you would be better off financially selling. You can always buy another after the 2 years are over.
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