Forgive me if this topic was raised previously. I couldn't find it by searching.
I'll be leaving in September for a four-month trip without my '02 Prius (ElMo). I'm wondering if anybody can point me toward any special procedures that I should follow for this sort of extended storage. I have the option of loaning him to a family member, but . . . .
It will be covered and safe. I'm in San Diego, so I can easily plug a low-powered solar charger in through the 'cigarette lighter' or disconnect the starting battery, or . . . .
The usual stuff would be: fresh oil, a fuel additive to stabilize, potentially a similar oil additive, fully inflate the tires (or put the car up on blocks/jack stands). Any ideas (or, better yet, sources for the 'right' info) would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks much,
Neil
I'll be leaving in September for a four-month trip without my '02 Prius (ElMo). I'm wondering if anybody can point me toward any special procedures that I should follow for this sort of extended storage. I have the option of loaning him to a family member, but . . . .
It will be covered and safe. I'm in San Diego, so I can easily plug a low-powered solar charger in through the 'cigarette lighter' or disconnect the starting battery, or . . . .
The usual stuff would be: fresh oil, a fuel additive to stabilize, potentially a similar oil additive, fully inflate the tires (or put the car up on blocks/jack stands). Any ideas (or, better yet, sources for the 'right' info) would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks much,
Neil