Wintering in the garage
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Hi guys,

Mini won't be comming out again this year so it getting time for it to be laidup until
Aprilish next year.
What's the best way to store the car? Should I put it on 4 axle stands? Should these be on the subframe or on te bottom arms to keep the sup loaded?
Plugs out?
My gargae is nice and dry but ventilated I have a battier maintainer thingy but I'll disconnect it. Any other tips?

Just make sure you have plenty of antifreeze in it! I learnt the hard way.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

I'd also drain the fuel out as it'll go off and I'd buy some small portable anti condensation traps and place these in the footwells with the doors closed, the sort that B&Q or Focus sell for small cupboards and caravans etc. Only about £5 each but just check and drain off any fluid every 3-4 weeks - you'll still get fluid in it even in a dry garage.

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someone mentioned to me about jacking it up and dropping the tire pressers to stop the side walls getting fucked from sitting in one place for to long. Kinda makes sense.

put pot of salt in the car,

its a desicant,

just drain fluids?
imo the tires should be ok

i know a guy who fills his engine to the top with fresh oil when he goes on tour

personally im sceptical, i think oil would seep past the rings/stems/valves into the cylinders

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i was told take the wheels off and leave on axle stands, to relieve anything of pressure and unnecessary wear! and fill engine with oil to protect polished surfaces!

Personally I'd just start it up every few weeks to keep everything freely running. It'll help to charge the battery and if you have a heater you could put it on to dry the car out.

As long as the tyres are fully inflated I can't see how being stood for a couple months could cause any issues?

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

if the tyres are just stood still im sure they will just crack and go brittle!!

I think this tyre thing is bollocks. My car has sat for over 2 years. The Tyres are still like new.

My mums MGB on the other hand has sat for 15 years with flat tyres. They are fucked.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

and so is the rear windscreen....

Yup, I wouldn't leave anything in my garage for too long. It doesn't stand a chance. Lol

Edited by theoneeyedlizard on 8th Sep, 2010.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I agree re tyres..

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

i think it is more important with heavier cars? could easily be bullshit tho

tyre dont go down as quickly if they arnt against the ground.

It sounds like this is only one winter you are parking it up, Some suggestions might apply if it was for 5-6 winters.


It's easy. Park it, ensure there is antifreeze in it, disconnect battery. Leave handbrake off if possible.

Then after winter. Ensure battery is charged, then start driving it again.

Keep an eye on the tyres in case they go flat. Other than that, wouldnt worry about it.

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