Yesterday, those of us in eastern PA got a sunny and "warm" day (~45F). So, I hooked up batteries and exercised both Mustangs. I have found that the best way to prevent dead batteries in the winter is to simply unhook them completely. I just leave them in the cars.
Since I have always lived in a four season state, winter storage has always been important. Keeping things lubed up being #1. I always try to start my stored cars once every 3-4 weeks during winter and move/drive them a little bit to roll the tires around. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate and I end up sticking the rears out of the garage and watch the snow melt from the water dripping out the exhaust. I always bring the cars up to normal operating temperature and run the heater before putting them back to "bed."
Anyway, I though I would start a turn over thread for those of us in the north dealing with winter. I did not search for an old thread to add to, sorry if I am duplicating efforts. I plan on adding to the thread every time I turn over the cars. Feel free to chime in and follow along!
Those of you in the south can continue laughing at us in the north and enjoying your rides! ;D
Since I have always lived in a four season state, winter storage has always been important. Keeping things lubed up being #1. I always try to start my stored cars once every 3-4 weeks during winter and move/drive them a little bit to roll the tires around. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate and I end up sticking the rears out of the garage and watch the snow melt from the water dripping out the exhaust. I always bring the cars up to normal operating temperature and run the heater before putting them back to "bed."
Anyway, I though I would start a turn over thread for those of us in the north dealing with winter. I did not search for an old thread to add to, sorry if I am duplicating efforts. I plan on adding to the thread every time I turn over the cars. Feel free to chime in and follow along!
Those of you in the south can continue laughing at us in the north and enjoying your rides! ;D