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Mar 8, 2008 | 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EatSleepBoost

make sure you show her how to start it and you could just have her start it every couple weeks adn let it run for atleast 15 minutes before shuttin it off so it can fully warm up. don't start it and let it run for 5 minutes adn shut it off, that is worse than not starting it at all

Thankfully for a chick she is pretty knowledgeable when it comes to cars. She even starts her car every morning and lets it warm up 10 or 15 min before driving, so I'm going to tell her anyway but she prob already knows. I think she loves my car as much as i do.

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Originally Posted by .50 Cal Cow

put it on jack stands if you want to avoid flatspots in the tires. change the oil right before. fill the gas tank full and add fuel stabilizer. supposedly fill the gas tank full to avoid getting moisture/condensation/water in the gas tank (from what I've been told)

Well I'm not too worrried about the flat spots in the tires because I'm going to be buying new ones when I get back. I almost bought a new set a few weeks ago, but it's pointless now because those new rubbers will just be sitting for months.

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Originally Posted by tdz16

Well, where your going is actually called Binghamton, NY. I went to school there for a couple of years. If you can, in...I'd say June or July, get your Evo there and when you have some time cruise down Rte. 9 into PA. Its an absolutely beautiful ride on some nice and winding roads. Not sure if you are into outdoors stuff but there is a lake just north of Binghamton with camping. If you go early in the season there is like no one there and would make for a nice trip with the wifey. If you want the info I can find it out for you from some friends.

~Tom

Binghamton! Thats what it is, yes I was way off on the spelling. Haha. I love camping and outdoor activities, but in all honesty were all going to be working 6 days a week 10 or 11 hours a day. So free time is going to be at a minimum while we are there. I wish I could go enjoy the area, but it probably wont be happening. Thanks for all the info though!

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Originally Posted by TURBevO8

I store my car every year November through March. I have always topped it off and added Sta-Bil and disconnected the battery. It always fires right up in the spring and I change the oil that day as condensation can build up over a long period of letting it sit. I have done this 3 winters in a row now and have had zero issues.

Awsome! This is what I'll end up doing. I liked the idea of having a full tank while I'm gone, but I was not sure if it was such a good idea. I'll just fill her up and add the stabilizer. Thanks for all the info guys!

Mar 8, 2008 | 01:56 PM

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Filling it up does not allow condensation to build in the tank while it sits, or at least minimizes this. Once I bring the car out of storage I usually try to stay off boost or at least peak boost until I run that old gas out. Once you got some fresh oil and gas then just let her rip!