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Car Preservation

Car Preservation

Dear all,

How to preserve ones car if he is going abroad for 06 months or so. What is the most approriate / recommended methodology to adopt for preservation of Body, Engine, Tyres etc?

Please suggest!!
Gari.pk User 2029 asked on 24 Jun 2010 14:33:27 pm
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Mohsin - on 24 Jun 2010 14:34:03 pm
Well, I m no expert but here I can suggest:
1. Body: Wash your ride with normal car shampoo and than rinse with water mixed with Kerosin oil (1:20 ratio). Rub it dry. Cover it with good cover which shouldn't be loose if car is to be parked in open / porch.
2. Engine: No effort required. Just make sure you clean your engine and change oil if it is about to complete its useful running.
3. Tyres: It is best to park your ride on wooden slugs/cubes when leaving it unused for several months. Just ensure that these wooden cubes are place at appropriate locations under your chasis. Dont use your shocks or springs to lift the weight of your car for such long time. Secondly, if you have tubes, deflat your tyres completely. If tyres are tubeless, deflat them 80%. Apply a good tyre polish thoroughly on all tyres to avoid drying and cracks.
4. Battery: Disconnect the terminals and drain the liquid from the battery. Leave it in the car, but totally dry.
5. Don't close the windows completely. Leave a 1cm gap in all. But the car must be covered to avoid dust etc.
6. Make sure you clean the inside of car properly before locking it down. Small food particles or water on floor mat etc can really ruine your car from inside. Use vacum cleaner.
7. Don't park your car in an unattended place where no one may check it at least once in a fortnight. Also, avoid parking at a place where childern play or something. You may have lost your windscreen on return!

Hope this helps. If I stated something incorrect, wise Gari.pk are most welcome to point out and correct! Have a nice day!
 

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