M4 long term storage

Nicks_M3 · 03-07-2023, 05:23 PM

Hey guys, so I have a 2016 M4 that’s been sitting in my garage for a year and a half now and will probably sit for at least another year. I put new oil in it last spring and drove it around for about the equivalent of half a tank.

I just want to know what I need to do or be concerned about with leaving it for another year at the minimum. It’s sitting on a charger designed for li-ion batteries and it’s in an enclosed environment. It needs new set of tires anyways so I have no concerns with those. My main concerns are fuel since at least half of what’s in there has been in there since August 2021 and oil.

aa2033 · 03-07-2023, 06:23 PM

Personally I wouldn't worry about the oil. At most, you can change the oil and leave fresh oil in there, but you'll be OK.
For fuel, i would fill the tank up and if you really want to, add a fuel stabilizer.
Since you're not worried about the tires, and you have a tender you should be fine.

Something I do when I store my car is close all of the air vents, and leave a open box of arm and hammer on the floor board for moisture. I do the air vents so little bugs can't make their way in.

03-07-2023, 05:23 PM	#1
Nicks_M3 Private 23 Rep 61 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	M4 long term storage Hey guys, so I have a 2016 M4 that’s been sitting in my garage for a year and a half now and will probably sit for at least another year. I put new oil in it last spring and drove it around for about the equivalent of half a tank. I just want to know what I need to do or be concerned about with leaving it for another year at the minimum. It’s sitting on a charger designed for li-ion batteries and it’s in an enclosed environment. It needs new set of tires anyways so I have no concerns with those. My main concerns are fuel since at least half of what’s in there has been in there since August 2021 and oil. __________________ 2011 BMW M3 2016 BMW M4 2010 BMW 335i
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03-07-2023, 06:23 PM	#2
aa2033 Second Lieutenant 379 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Personally I wouldn't worry about the oil. At most, you can change the oil and leave fresh oil in there, but you'll be OK. For fuel, i would fill the tank up and if you really want to, add a fuel stabilizer. Since you're not worried about the tires, and you have a tender you should be fine. Something I do when I store my car is close all of the air vents, and leave a open box of arm and hammer on the floor board for moisture. I do the air vents so little bugs can't make their way in.
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