Re: storing BMW 3-5years

["Allan Williams" <allanw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Several things you'll want to do.

get some OLD tyres. Leave the car on it's wheels, with the OLD tyres (You
may be able to sell your current ones - they will die before you get back).
All the fluids will need to be changed.

I'd also visit this site:

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/4000
click on "Tech Info", and then "Resuscitating and Mummifying a Beetle"

It's a W site, but it has a section on storing cars. It doesn't deal with
water/coolant issues, because the VW has none :-) You will want to replace
the coolant with brand new BMW brand or better coolant.

It would pay to get somebody to give the car a good bounce now and then to
keep the shocks lubed, open the doors every now and then, but NEVER start
it - a lot of condesation will occur. The engine will need to be turned to
keep the rings from sticking into the bores, and to circulate a little oil.

Maybe you know someone you can entrust the car to? The cost of paying for
them to use it (servicing/tyres/etc) will prolly be less than the repairs
when you get back :-(

Allan :-)
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9040/
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- ----- Original Message -----
From: kaz yoshida <kyoshid1@domain.elided>
To: <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 5:47 AM
Subject: storing BMW 3-5years


> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if anyone in this circle has any suggestions or experience
> that can be shared with me with respect to storing a car for anywhere from
> 3-5years.
>
> Due to a work order ( i know this is a problem for all of us ) I will be
> going overseas and have no other choice, but leaving my car stored in a
> storage place. My car is 89 635csi and has 112K miles so far. It is an
> excellent shape in and out.
>
> The question is - do I just leave a car as is ? I understand that I need
to
> disconnect a battery cable and I know that much. Do I need to lift a car,
so
> that suspension can be " saved ? " a little ? How about Oil in engine,
> transmission, deff. etc. The car will not be started at all during these
> years. Or should the car started once or twice a year ? The car can not be
> taken out, because it will have no insurance...
>
> If anyone can make some suggestions here I would very much appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kaz Yoshida
> Oregon
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