balancerider 777 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 I'm moving overseas for 12 months and have arranged the car to be stored inside with smart battery tender. Will pump tires up (to ~50psi). Thought I might leave some desiccant sachets inside the car to try to minimise condensation. Planning for oil change immediately before I leave. Car is going to be started / run intermittently while I'm away. Any other tips? Also - seems to be conflicting advice as to whether the car should be stored with full or empty tank of diesel? (condensation in tank vs fuel going 'off' / algal contamination) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 16, 2019 seek some advice from some place like diesel and turbo you may be able to add some additive re the diesel bug to prevent growth.Is it a conventional garage or ??? Regular running of a heat pump on "dry" or dehumidifier may be a good idea .May be worth trying to get the tyres right of the ground.As long as you can keep the car really dry and even temps i dont think starting it is worth it unless it gets a really good run.evrything(motor,brakes,gearbox and exhaust) needs to get up to temp for a good while other wise i beleive you are doing more harm than good.(my opinion pnly) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2093 Report post Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) I have been away for 3.5 years and have two cars stored in vented containers in Masterton. They have had no issues with mold etc. Was a great cheap way to store them. Make sure when your car is started that they warm it right up to operating temp. Not just a quick flick to see if it turns over. Edited June 17, 2019 by Driftit 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) There is a topic about 4 posts below this one, on this very subject. You need to pump the tires up to 50psi ? Edited June 17, 2019 by Young Thrash Driver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted June 17, 2019 If it’s a dry day get the car taken a drive not just started. Full fresh tank of diesel would be good for over 12 months. bleed brakes well when you take it back out. Watch out for washer fluid, I have had that turn to jelly in storage. Dilute it a bit and fill the bottle. I keep the windows cracked open to allow it to breathe, and a proper car cover over the top to keep dust out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
