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10-15-2008, 07:27 AM
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I store my E60 during the winter months, every night I put it into storage and every morning I take it back out! 
It's SoCal baby, we DRIVE our cars year round!! 
It's SoCal baby, we DRIVE our cars year round!!
10-15-2008, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='693700' date='Oct 15 2008, 11:27 AM
I store my E60 during the winter months, every night I put it into storage and every morning I take it back out! It's SoCal baby, we DRIVE our cars year round!!
It's SoCal baby, we DRIVE our cars year round!! We're not blessed with such nice climate. I might have a job in the Bay Area though - so who knows...
10-15-2008, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by simmer' post='693653' date='Oct 15 2008, 08:16 AM
I'm storing mine from Mid-December until April and had the same questions. I will have mine on a "Smart" charger and I'll start it up now and then. Other than that, a car cover and that's about it.
I say every other Sunday take it to the corner store and back and youll be fine. I have a 4 runner I used when it snows in Denver, but luckily for us if it snows here it only lasts on the ground for a day or two. I couldnt image not being able to drive my car for 3-4 months.
Screw that!
10-15-2008, 08:14 AM
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+1 on the battery tender
+ 1 on stabilize gas treatment (keep the tank full)
If stored on concrete place some wood or plastic under tires and inflate them slightly above the standard air pressure (but not over the tire pressure marked on the sidewall).
Ensure that the storage area is rodent and insect free - you don't want those critters looking for nooks and crannies to take up housing for the winter! If you have any doubts seal off any openings to the outside as best you can.
Thoroughly wash and wax before storage - treat leather surfaces with good products and cover the car with a soft car cover to prevent incidental stuff from dropping on the surface.
If you do choose to drive it once in a while, make it at least one hour to permit systems to warm up completely. Then permit a cool-down period to avoid condensates from forming.
+ 1 on stabilize gas treatment (keep the tank full)
If stored on concrete place some wood or plastic under tires and inflate them slightly above the standard air pressure (but not over the tire pressure marked on the sidewall).
Ensure that the storage area is rodent and insect free - you don't want those critters looking for nooks and crannies to take up housing for the winter! If you have any doubts seal off any openings to the outside as best you can.
Thoroughly wash and wax before storage - treat leather surfaces with good products and cover the car with a soft car cover to prevent incidental stuff from dropping on the surface.
If you do choose to drive it once in a while, make it at least one hour to permit systems to warm up completely. Then permit a cool-down period to avoid condensates from forming.
10-15-2008, 10:33 AM
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What the heck za3879?
The E60 is made for driving - all the year around.
Look for storage instructions from http://www.diynetwork.com/
If not, clean it, fill it up, change oils, over pressure the tires and cover it up.
3 - 4 months is no problem.
Will you do some time...?
PS. I'm Class of '79 Brighton HS, MI.
The E60 is made for driving - all the year around.
Look for storage instructions from http://www.diynetwork.com/
If not, clean it, fill it up, change oils, over pressure the tires and cover it up.
3 - 4 months is no problem.
Will you do some time...?
PS. I'm Class of '79 Brighton HS, MI.
10-15-2008, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='693900' date='Oct 15 2008, 11:33 AM
What the heck za3879?
The E60 is made for driving - all the year around.
Look for storage instructions from http://www.diynetwork.com/
If not, clean it, fill it up, change oils, over pressure the tires and cover it up.
3 - 4 months is no problem.
Will you do some time...?
PS. I'm Class of '79 Brighton HS, MI.
The E60 is made for driving - all the year around.
Look for storage instructions from http://www.diynetwork.com/
If not, clean it, fill it up, change oils, over pressure the tires and cover it up.
3 - 4 months is no problem.
Will you do some time...?
PS. I'm Class of '79 Brighton HS, MI.
My worry is some retard hitting me.
My plan is to park my car in the underground of my complex, purchase a winter beater for approx 1k.
Both cars will be insured so when it snows / icy .... I will drive the beater, until then I will drive my e60.
QUESTION: Can any recommend good all season tires I can use in the winter?
thanks again for all of the info.
10-15-2008, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='693767' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:14 PM
+1 on the battery tender
+ 1 on stabilize gas treatment (keep the tank full)
If stored on concrete place some wood or plastic under tires and inflate them slightly above the standard air pressure (but not over the tire pressure marked on the sidewall).
Ensure that the storage area is rodent and insect free - you don't want those critters looking for nooks and crannies to take up housing for the winter! If you have any doubts seal off any openings to the outside as best you can.
Thoroughly wash and wax before storage - treat leather surfaces with good products and cover the car with a soft car cover to prevent incidental stuff from dropping on the surface.
If you do choose to drive it once in a while, make it at least one hour to permit systems to warm up completely. Then permit a cool-down period to avoid condensates from forming.
+ 1 on stabilize gas treatment (keep the tank full)
If stored on concrete place some wood or plastic under tires and inflate them slightly above the standard air pressure (but not over the tire pressure marked on the sidewall).
Ensure that the storage area is rodent and insect free - you don't want those critters looking for nooks and crannies to take up housing for the winter! If you have any doubts seal off any openings to the outside as best you can.
Thoroughly wash and wax before storage - treat leather surfaces with good products and cover the car with a soft car cover to prevent incidental stuff from dropping on the surface.
If you do choose to drive it once in a while, make it at least one hour to permit systems to warm up completely. Then permit a cool-down period to avoid condensates from forming.
Awesome advice.
what kind of 'cool down' period though? Like let the car sit and run idle for a bit?
10-15-2008, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by honda285' post='694049' date='Oct 15 2008, 03:36 PM
Thanks to everyone who provided this great info..... I will be semi-storing my e60, the winters in Vancouver BC Canada are not so bad until it snows .... drivers are crazy here since it only snows 3-5 times a year, so no one has experience. 4x4's think they are kings, but some do not realize the 4x4 does not help them STOP!
My worry is some retard hitting me.
My plan is to park my car in the underground of my complex, purchase a winter beater for approx 1k.
Both cars will be insured so when it snows / icy .... I will drive the beater, until then I will drive my e60.
QUESTION: Can any recommend good all season tires I can use in the winter?
thanks again for all of the info.
My worry is some retard hitting me.
My plan is to park my car in the underground of my complex, purchase a winter beater for approx 1k.
Both cars will be insured so when it snows / icy .... I will drive the beater, until then I will drive my e60.
QUESTION: Can any recommend good all season tires I can use in the winter?
thanks again for all of the info.
This is the best idea................unless you have an X5 too !
10-15-2008, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='693710' date='Oct 15 2008, 11:35 AM
+1 for the Smart charger...you can pick one up at wal-mart for like $20. Its the same things used for a motorcyle charger, I wouldnt disconnect the battery. Other then that you should maybe drive it once every two weeks around the block. no need to put it up on stands or anything like that, unless your seriously gonna just let it sit for 3-4 months.
I say every other Sunday take it to the corner store and back and youll be fine. I have a 4 runner I used when it snows in Denver, but luckily for us if it snows here it only lasts on the ground for a day or two. I couldnt image not being able to drive my car for 3-4 months. Screw that!
I say every other Sunday take it to the corner store and back and youll be fine. I have a 4 runner I used when it snows in Denver, but luckily for us if it snows here it only lasts on the ground for a day or two. I couldnt image not being able to drive my car for 3-4 months.
Screw that! My 530i gets the following at the end of the driving season:
- wash (and a wax if I'm having a good day)
- fresh oil
- battery "trickle" charger / Smart charger - same one I use for my motorcycles
- fuel stablizer - run for 10 minutes after adding to the tank to ensure it's through the system.
- a short drive on a dry day every couple of weeks.
My old 4 runner gets nothing and starts everytime and drives great. I love the old beast.
Cheers