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Winter Storage

Chick B.

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Location
Washington, IL
Corvette
1998, coupe, white
Well, here in Illinois it's that time, again, to button up my C5, 1998, and put it away for it's annual Winter hibernation. Hate to see it go but.................no way am I going to drive it in an Illinois winter and no way am I going to leave my other cars outside for winter.

Just wondering if there are any MUSTS that need to be done before pulling the key out for the last time in 2013?

Trickle charge, detailed, oil changed, full fuel tank, Sta-Bil, moth balls in exhaust, moth balls in engine compartment, dry packs inside interior, note on steering wheel, Do Not Start, Exhaust Ports Are Plugged, car cover is ready and clean.

So, what am I leaving out? Anything that should be considered a necessity?

In advance, thanks, for the help.
 
Well, here in Illinois it's that time, again, to button up my C5, 1998, and put it away for it's annual Winter hibernation. Hate to see it go but.................no way am I going to drive it in an Illinois winter and no way am I going to leave my other cars outside for winter.

Just wondering if there are any MUSTS that need to be done before pulling the key out for the last time in 2013?

Trickle charge, detailed, oil changed, full fuel tank, Sta-Bil, moth balls in exhaust, moth balls in engine compartment, dry packs inside interior, note on steering wheel, Do Not Start, Exhaust Ports Are Plugged, car cover is ready and clean.

So, what am I leaving out? Anything that should be considered a necessity?

In advance, thanks, for the help.

See this article I wrote on Long Term / Winter Corvette Storage:

Corvette Action Center | Tech Center | Practical Corvette Care 101 | Corvette Long-Term / Winter Storage
 

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