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How to leave in storage

Tiny
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  • 2007 NISSAN NOTE
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Hi,

I live in a cold place and want to leave my car in a garage over the winter. The temperature may drop to -30c at worse.

I presume that I should disconnect and remove the battery, but what other things should I do for such a long term storage? Thanks.
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Friday, September 28th, 2018 AT 4:35 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Yes, remove the battery. I would also jack the car up and put it on jack stands. That will prevent the tires from flat spotting and making it necessary for you to replace the tires.

Also, make sure you have the proper coolant in the system to prevent it from freezing. Installing a blanket over the engine, possibly a heated blanket, would be good to be sure it will not freeze.

Roy
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Friday, September 28th, 2018 AT 5:31 AM
Tiny
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Thanks very much for your answer. A further question then, how long can I realistically store the car for, before flat spotting occurs?
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Friday, September 28th, 2018 AT 6:07 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

It will happen in a matter of months.

Roy
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Friday, September 28th, 2018 AT 6:10 AM
Tiny
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Great! Thanks again!
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Friday, September 28th, 2018 AT 6:11 AM
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You are welcome. Always glad to help.

Roy
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Friday, September 28th, 2018 AT 6:15 AM

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