Preservation

[desc5]

I'm looking for advice on how to preserve or store my vehicle when it's not being used for a few months at a time (up to 6 months) due to my overseas assignments!

My main concern is the weight of the car and the damage to the tyres, do I need to jack up and leave on axle stands or should I over inflate the tyres before storing!

Anything else you would recommend that i should do like disconnecting the battery etc!

Regards
Dougie

1993 4.0L (59,000) Solvent Blue.

[keithmervyn]

I have been laying up my 4.0 Convertible for the past 5 winters, about 4 months at a time whilst we enjoy the Florida sun (I do wish I had the XJS there!). I do the following, with no probs so far:

1. Use a dry garage, (if not then use a GOOD quality fitted exterior car cover, such as CoverCraft, well tied down.)

2. Inflate the tyres to around 45 psi

3. Leave the hand-brake OFF

4. Keep the tank around 1/2 full of petrol.

5. Remove the battery from the car and connect a Battery Conditioner (not a Charger - the Conditioner just maintains the original charge level and can be bought at Halfords etc).

6. Don't lock the doors - nobody can really start/steal it without battery

7. Enjoy the trip. When I get back, before I seriously drive the car I always get it serviced and generally checked out.

[desc5]

Keith,

Thanks for the heads up saves me mucking about with jacks and axle stands etc.

I'll try out your recommendations and see what happens!

Cheers
Dougie