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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Im thinking of storing my car for about 3 months this winter and just drive my 4x4

Any tips or advice regarding maintenance and care while in storage? . It will be in a my heated garage
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Check out this site
It has recommendations from storing your battery away to over inflating your tires
http://www.type2.com/library/misc/storage.htm
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 05:57 AM
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Here's some information on storing your car directly from BMW:
RA__Upkeep_measures_for_stored_vehicles__new_and_used_cars__and_vehicles_to_be_laid_.pdf
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 06:14 AM
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Two words... Dessicant packs!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Oct 7 2004, 07:57 AM
Here's some information on storing your car directly from BMW:
Attachment 2466
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Thanks Rudy
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