Storing my car for a month-anything I need to do?

Khurram · 05-06-2009, 02:51 PM

So my e93 m3 will be in storage (a covered garage at my friends condo) for about one month.

Is there anything special I need to do to prep it for the storage? I have heard that the tank should be filled up but that's about it. I guess a month isn't that long of a time.

However any pointers/tips would be appreciated.

SlammedR8 · 05-06-2009, 02:59 PM

Its not too long, only a month so I wouldnt worry much. But the usual stuff to do for winter storage (for those who store their cars for the winters months) are:

-fill up the tank
-fill up the tires (to avoid flat spots from the car sitting on 1 specific area of the tire)
-cover the car with a good car cover

Khurram · 05-06-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Its not too long, only a month so I wouldnt worry much. But the usual stuff to do for winter storage (for those who store their cars for the winters months) are:

-fill up the tank
-fill up the tires (to avoid flat spots from the car sitting on 1 specific area of the tire)
-cover the car with a good car cover

Well it won't be winter type weather since it's in Miami.
I will def have the tank filled..I have heard covers are only necessary for outdoor storage and can create more issues.

The tires are run-flats so I should be ok. The battery wouldnt' weaken/die in months time would it?

Big Windy · 05-06-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khurram

The tires are run-flats so I should be ok. The battery wouldnt' weaken/die in months time would it?

run-flats?

Khurram · 05-06-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

run-flats?

Sorry my bad.
I haven't actually taken delivery of my car yet and I assumed it came with run-flats like the 3 series does.

islandguy19 · 05-06-2009, 06:09 PM

they shouldn't be run-flats. they should come with an m mobility kit though.

mr.i · 05-12-2009, 01:18 AM

Run the car for at least an hour at temp, then put it away. See Continental or Lycoming websites for aircraft engine storage guidelines for the correct way to store an engine. If you go half that far, your car engine will live forever. For more information see "corrosive attack".

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mr.i Daily commuter 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Run the car for at least an hour at temp, then put it away. See Continental or Lycoming websites for aircraft engine storage guidelines for the correct way to store an engine. If you go half that far, your car engine will live forever. For more information see "corrosive attack".
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