Help: In storing car for long period

**soyuz1234** · June 23rd, 2012 02:00 AM

Hello mga tsikoters.

Hingi lang po ng suggestion in somehow can properly store my car better for a long time. Mga 1 year po

May car is Hondaa CR-V 2004 4x4 Automatic

Ngayon , naka lagay po sa loob ng bakuran in an open shed, medyo mauulanan yung gilid at maaarawan.
Things i did were, to have the car for a change oil. Pa vacuum ang loob at carwash pati ang pang ilalim with pressurized water, have the AC general cleaned, replaced evaporator driver and expansion valve and cabin filters.

At may nag bilin na po ako ng instruction sa katiwala na papa -start ang sasakyan twice a week for 10 - 15 minutes. Para ma circulate ang langis at fuel at ma charge ang battery, pati na rin yung aircon. The caretaker can't drive, at wala na ako ibang mapag katiwalaan para mag drive ng sasakyan. Pwede lang ako umuwi once every 6 months and take the car out for a drive.

Kung meron pa po kayong, maidadagdag. Ngayon balak ko na naka lift yung gulong (jack) para hindi ma deform.

Salamat po

**Thumbdrive** · June 23rd, 2012 07:27 AM

as it says on the label...

**soyuz1234** · June 23rd, 2012 09:28 AM

Oo nga pala, I forgot that one sir. Thanks

**ghosthunter** · June 23rd, 2012 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by soyuz1234

Hello mga tsikoters.

Hingi lang po ng suggestion in somehow can properly store my car better for a long time. Mga 1 year po

May car is Hondaa CR-V 2004 4x4 Automatic

Ngayon , naka lagay po sa loob ng bakuran in an open shed, medyo mauulanan yung gilid at maaarawan.
Things i did were, to have the car for a change oil. Pa vacuum ang loob at carwash pati ang pang ilalim with pressurized water, have the AC general cleaned, replaced evaporator driver and expansion valve and cabin filters.

At may nag bilin na po ako ng instruction sa katiwala na papa -start ang sasakyan twice a week for 10 - 15 minutes. Para ma circulate ang langis at fuel at ma charge ang battery, pati na rin yung aircon. The caretaker can't drive, at wala na ako ibang mapag katiwalaan para mag drive ng sasakyan. Pwede lang ako umuwi once every 6 months and take the car out for a drive.

Kung meron pa po kayong, maidadagdag. Ngayon balak ko na naka lift yung gulong (jack) para hindi ma deform.

Salamat po

Leaving a car for long periods of time:

- disconnect the battery (avoids discharging it)
- place the car on jack stands (avoids deforming the tires)
- place moisture absorbers inside the vehicle cabin & trunk (avoids moisture inside, minimizes molds and fungus growth)
- water proof car cover (avoid exposure to dust, sun and water)
- shaded parking space (less exposure to elements)
- vermin traps/poison-baits (prevent rats/mice from making your vehicle a home)
- drain fuel (E10 gasoline spoils in 4 to 6 weeks in the fuel tank. Just pour in fresh fuel when you get back)
- drain the radiator (or pour in fresh anti-rust fluid)
- replace the motor oil when you get back

**basti08** · June 23rd, 2012 10:45 AM

I see, good to know. Btw, how about on cars used once or twice a month? Is there something special needed in storing it or while it is not being used?

**EE100shiro** · June 23rd, 2012 11:37 AM

not advisable yung "papa -start ang sasakyan twice a week for 10 - 15 minutes. Para ma circulate ang langis at fuel at ma charge ang battery, pati na rin yung aircon" dapat patakbuhin sa labas ng kalsada kahit once a week.

**rnillas** · June 24th, 2012 10:13 AM

complete na ang tips sa iyo.....magsupot ka na lang ng uling(charcoal) sa cloth para sa dumpness para mura lang.
Pero da best bro benta mo na lang tapos pagbalik mo bili ka na lang kapag magtatagal kang mag stay. di ba betterer.

**shadow** · June 24th, 2012 10:24 AM

My tip is to just sell it, sayang naka stock Lang kotse..bili ka na Lang ng bago pag mag stay ka ng matagal Dito. Isa pa Sa iisipin mo yan

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**ghosthunter** · June 24th, 2012 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

My tip is to just sell it, sayang naka stock Lang kotse..bili ka na Lang ng bago pag mag stay ka ng matagal Dito. Isa pa Sa iisipin mo yan

Agreed.

Given the TS' current lifestyle, he will not be around for a year and it seems he has no definite plans to stay in the country beyond a few short visits. In that kind of case, it would be better to sell the vehicle and just rent/hire/borrow a car when you are visiting the country.

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**soyuz1234** · June 25th, 2012 04:20 AM

Mahirap pala talaga or imposible pala talaga mag store ng walang maraming problema. Ang problema ko lang mga sir, matagal na kami walang sasakyan, hassle talaga pag uuwi ka. Walang masakyan, sa probinsya namin tricycle ang ang main public means of transportation. Merong rent-a-car service pero walang self drive. And yung bahay namin is more than 30 kilometers away from the city proper with mix paved, gravel, tarmac at pag rainy season, mud (parang rally) kaya po 4x4 kaya baka mahirapan sa rent a car. Marami nmn options, like bibili ng bahay sa malapit, pero ganun din wala pa ring sasakyan

Storing a car is what I really wanted, I am aware of the options and considered it. Naisip ko rin kung meron lang kami kamag anak na pwede pagka tiwalaan, sa kanila namin iiwan ang sasakyan, bsta wag lang lalaspagin pero wala. Selling it is not an option for me. My only choice is to store a car to the best possible condition. Hope you understand