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Putting car into storage
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 12:43 am
by irishmike
So it's looking like I'll be putting the RS4 into storage for a few months, prob 9 I'd say.
I've an S3 thats the daily now and a nice secure spot to store the RS.
Couple of questions!
It's just due a service, based on time, not milage.
Would it be worth getting an oil/filter change before packing away. ( bout 4k dune since last service)
Car covers, any recommendations?
This is what I'm thinking
https://www.cover-zone.com/products/car ... n&ptype=32
Leave on wheels, or put up on stands?
Leave sit, or bring for a sneaky spin regularly, it will be. SORN as the tax is 1800 here!
Any other things to consider?
Cheers
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:30 pm
by AlexB7RS4
Disconnect the battery negative terminal or plug in a trickle charger. I had mine sitting for 7 months while overseas and didn’t do this, had the mrs fire it up a few times but didn’t help. Ended up having to replace the battery.
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Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:03 pm
by irishmike
Yeah, that's something I'll definitely do.
Happened me before but luckily enough I got it covered with a Halfords warranty.
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:04 pm
by irishmike
No other tips?...
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:24 am
by Rick_RS4
dont leave much fuel in it
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:04 am
by Jezza1644
irishmike wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:04 pm
No other tips?...
Maybe try this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/STA-BIL-22208- ... B00125ZMD2 keeps the fuel fresh up to 24 months apparently!
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:45 pm
by James1984
What happens to the rsn-e if you unplug the battery?
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:40 am
by irishmike
Cheers guys.
I have a pioneer head unit in mine at the moment so not sure.
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:01 am
by maars
A decent trickle charger would be a good idea, one that conditions the battery.
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:42 am
by norman1979
Banana in the exhaust
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:23 pm
by Covkiller
Mine's on a trickle charge and fires up just fine after long hibernations
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:21 pm
by Nige_RS4
I'd consider putting it on axle stands as tyres do suffer when they don't move at all. Maybe fit a stoplock pro and disconnect the throttle as theft prevention?
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:27 pm
by irishmike
Good idea, stands might be the job
Re: Putting car into storage
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:57 pm
by Evopilot
i know nothing about putting her into storage but just thoguht id say hello Mike as seen you were from Ireland too.... wouldnt say there are many of us around the way our country is setup owning such a high cc car
