Deployment storage For Evo 8. What to and what not to do
#1
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Deployment storage For Evo 8. What to and what not to do
Hey guys ! Got a interesting one for ya today. I’m leaving for deployment here soon and I was wondering what I should and shouldn’t do regarding storing the car for 6+ months. First things first the engine is built and is on a dual map e85, I was thinking of putting 91 in it so it doesn’t get gunked up to bad. My other initial thought is to have someone drive the car maybe once a month at least. I was wondering if it would be better to just drain everything and let it sit. I’ve never left my car for more then a month th so I really don’t know how to go about it. Any tips, tricks or personal experience. Thanks in advance
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I like the idea of flushing out the E85 & going back in w/the oily 91
Battery tender for sure. Dont like the idea of loaning out the EvO for spin every once in a while. Find out it was wrapped around a pole
Keep in garaged / Wouldnt mind having it started & putting a light heat cycle into the motor (10 mins) once every 2 weeks
6 months is not that long to store
BTW, EvO looking good & that black plate!
Whos that JarHead in the background (jk)
Stay safe & make us proud
Battery tender for sure. Dont like the idea of loaning out the EvO for spin every once in a while. Find out it was wrapped around a pole
Keep in garaged / Wouldnt mind having it started & putting a light heat cycle into the motor (10 mins) once every 2 weeks
6 months is not that long to store
BTW, EvO looking good & that black plate!
Whos that JarHead in the background (jk)
Stay safe & make us proud
#3
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Hey guys ! Got a interesting one for ya today. I’m leaving for deployment here soon and I was wondering what I should and shouldn’t do regarding storing the car for 6+ months. First things first the engine is built and is on a dual map e85, I was thinking of putting 91 in it so it doesn’t get gunked up to bad. My other initial thought is to have someone drive the car maybe once a month at least. I was wondering if it would be better to just drain everything and let it sit. I’ve never left my car for more then a month th so I really don’t know how to go about it. Any tips, tricks or personal experience. Thanks in advance
Having a friend drive it once a month is ideal, if he can put a few miles on it each time. Starting and moving the car is not enough. Also if you're running water in your coolant system, switch it out for anti-freeze to prevent cooling system corrosion. Otherwise it'll be fine, garage it if you can to keep the weather away.
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I like the idea of flushing out the E85 & going back in w/the oily 91
Battery tender for sure. Dont like the idea of loaning out the EvO for spin every once in a while. Find out it was wrapped around a pole
Keep in garaged / Wouldnt mind having it started & putting a light heat cycle into the motor (10 mins) once every 2 weeks
6 months is not that long to store
BTW, EvO looking good & that black plate! Whos that JarHead in the background (jk)
Stay safe & make us proud
Battery tender for sure. Dont like the idea of loaning out the EvO for spin every once in a while. Find out it was wrapped around a pole
Keep in garaged / Wouldnt mind having it started & putting a light heat cycle into the motor (10 mins) once every 2 weeks
6 months is not that long to store
BTW, EvO looking good & that black plate! Whos that JarHead in the background (jk)
Stay safe & make us proud
Minus, I wouldn't recommend running it for only 10 minutes, you might as well not run it at all. When you start up you'll typically get fuel washing past the rings into the oil. You want to drive long enough to evaporate that fuel otherwise you're just constantly thinning the oil. Not starting it at all would be better than running it for 10 minutes every so often.
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I like the idea of flushing out the E85 & going back in w/the oily 91
Battery tender for sure. Dont like the idea of loaning out the EvO for spin every once in a while. Find out it was wrapped around a pole
Keep in garaged / Wouldnt mind having it started & putting a light heat cycle into the motor (10 mins) once every 2 weeks
6 months is not that long to store
BTW, EvO looking good & that black plate!
Whos that JarHead in the background (jk)
Stay safe & make us proud
Battery tender for sure. Dont like the idea of loaning out the EvO for spin every once in a while. Find out it was wrapped around a pole
Keep in garaged / Wouldnt mind having it started & putting a light heat cycle into the motor (10 mins) once every 2 weeks
6 months is not that long to store
BTW, EvO looking good & that black plate!
Whos that JarHead in the background (jk)
Stay safe & make us proud
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Definitely don't leave E85 in it, make sure to run it a little on 91/93 to clear the fuel system of most of the ethanol.
Having a friend drive it once a month is ideal, if he can put a few miles on it each time. Starting and moving the car is not enough. Also if you're running water in your coolant system, switch it out for anti-freeze to prevent cooling system corrosion. Otherwise it'll be fine, garage it if you can to keep the weather away.
Having a friend drive it once a month is ideal, if he can put a few miles on it each time. Starting and moving the car is not enough. Also if you're running water in your coolant system, switch it out for anti-freeze to prevent cooling system corrosion. Otherwise it'll be fine, garage it if you can to keep the weather away.
#7
I've been storing mine for 5 months each year for the past 14 years. Put away in December, starts up on first try in April. I use:
1) Fresh oil
2) Full tank with stabil
3) Street tires at 40 - 45 psi
4) Sometimes I use a trickle charger, sometimes I don't
1) Fresh oil
2) Full tank with stabil
3) Street tires at 40 - 45 psi
4) Sometimes I use a trickle charger, sometimes I don't
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#9
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This is what I did when I deployed.
1. Drained E85 and put in 91 octane fuel with Stabil.
2. Rented a storage unit and parked the Evo. Closed all windows and vents. Spread rat poison around the storage unit. Fabric softener sheets inside the car.
3. Took the battery to a friend's place and plugged it in his garage with a trickle charger.
4. Current tires usually won't flat spot. If they do, re-inflate then drive, and it'll fix itself.
When you get back, replace fluids, install parts, and go faster!
1. Drained E85 and put in 91 octane fuel with Stabil.
2. Rented a storage unit and parked the Evo. Closed all windows and vents. Spread rat poison around the storage unit. Fabric softener sheets inside the car.
3. Took the battery to a friend's place and plugged it in his garage with a trickle charger.
4. Current tires usually won't flat spot. If they do, re-inflate then drive, and it'll fix itself.
When you get back, replace fluids, install parts, and go faster!
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I have 4 cars that I store most of the year. I only drove my Evo 400 miles in the last 17 months. I like to put mothballs everwhere inside and in the engine bay. I do start the cars and let them run until the fans come on once about every 2 weeks. I also roll them out and run them outside. I store them in my huge shop which is dehumidified at 45% and the temperature never gets below 40F. Trickle charges are a must, I have one for each car that just keeps the battery healthy.
This is an Evo ix, Honda Civic, Mazda 4x4 truck and a Mazda 3.
This is an Evo ix, Honda Civic, Mazda 4x4 truck and a Mazda 3.
#11
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6 months is nothing. Put tires at max pressure, disconnect battery, leave it.
#12
I use the OEM battery. Never figured this out... ...I have another car I have to put on a trickle charger if parked for more than 4 weeks. I'm on my second battery for the MR, the first lasted nearly seven years (dealer suggested I change it). I'm still on the second (now that I think about it, I should probably change it also). It can only help to use a trickle charger.