My 1979 CJ-5 goes to a warehouse for the winter. I disconnect the
battery, change the oil, fill the tank (less room for condensation) and
add stabilizer, top off all fluids, check the tire pressure and bag it
with a car cover. If mice are a problem in your area you might consider
putting a bag of moth flakes inside the cab. In the spring I change the
oil again and the filters.

Unless you are looking at long periods of sub-zero temps I wouldn't
worry about pulling the battery. If it is in good condition and
properly charged it will be fine. Do disconnect it, though. It
eliminates the chance of fire and the chance that you've got some little
ghost load there (stereo memory, etc.) that will slowly drain the battery.


Jack-Jack wrote:
> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
> winter in my unheated garage.
>
> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>
> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
> either...brrrrrrr
>
> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
> stabil.
>
> I have never stored a car and have no clue.
>
> Thanks
>

 

My 1979 CJ-5 goes to a warehouse for the winter. I disconnect the
battery, change the oil, fill the tank (less room for condensation) and
add stabilizer, top off all fluids, check the tire pressure and bag it
with a car cover. If mice are a problem in your area you might consider
putting a bag of moth flakes inside the cab. In the spring I change the
oil again and the filters.

Unless you are looking at long periods of sub-zero temps I wouldn't
worry about pulling the battery. If it is in good condition and
properly charged it will be fine. Do disconnect it, though. It
eliminates the chance of fire and the chance that you've got some little
ghost load there (stereo memory, etc.) that will slowly drain the battery.


Jack-Jack wrote:
> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
> winter in my unheated garage.
>
> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>
> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
> either...brrrrrrr
>
> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
> stabil.
>
> I have never stored a car and have no clue.
>
> Thanks
>

 

My 1979 CJ-5 goes to a warehouse for the winter. I disconnect the
battery, change the oil, fill the tank (less room for condensation) and
add stabilizer, top off all fluids, check the tire pressure and bag it
with a car cover. If mice are a problem in your area you might consider
putting a bag of moth flakes inside the cab. In the spring I change the
oil again and the filters.

Unless you are looking at long periods of sub-zero temps I wouldn't
worry about pulling the battery. If it is in good condition and
properly charged it will be fine. Do disconnect it, though. It
eliminates the chance of fire and the chance that you've got some little
ghost load there (stereo memory, etc.) that will slowly drain the battery.


Jack-Jack wrote:
> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
> winter in my unheated garage.
>
> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>
> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
> either...brrrrrrr
>
> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
> stabil.
>
> I have never stored a car and have no clue.
>
> Thanks
>

 

After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
winter in my unheated garage.

Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"

I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
either...brrrrrrr

So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
stabil.

I have never stored a car and have no clue.

Thanks

 

Jack-Jack did pass the time by typing:
> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
> winter in my unheated garage.
>
> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>
> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
> either...brrrrrrr
>
> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
> stabil.
>
> I have never stored a car and have no clue.

A few months isn't going to harm the gas at all, especially if it's freezing
cold. You should disconnect the battery and put the battery somewhere it
won't freeze. Check the antifreeze and make sure it's ok for the temperature
you expect.

Why not drive in the snow?

--
DougW

 

Jack-Jack did pass the time by typing:
> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
> winter in my unheated garage.
>
> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>
> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
> either...brrrrrrr
>
> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
> stabil.
>
> I have never stored a car and have no clue.

A few months isn't going to harm the gas at all, especially if it's freezing
cold. You should disconnect the battery and put the battery somewhere it
won't freeze. Check the antifreeze and make sure it's ok for the temperature
you expect.

Why not drive in the snow?

--
DougW

 

Jack-Jack did pass the time by typing:
> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
> winter in my unheated garage.
>
> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>
> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
> either...brrrrrrr
>
> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
> stabil.
>
> I have never stored a car and have no clue.

A few months isn't going to harm the gas at all, especially if it's freezing
cold. You should disconnect the battery and put the battery somewhere it
won't freeze. Check the antifreeze and make sure it's ok for the temperature
you expect.

Why not drive in the snow?

--
DougW

 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:5Ke9f.21745$v_5.20462@dukeread07...
> Jack-Jack did pass the time by typing:
>> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
>> winter in my unheated garage.
>>
>> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
>> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>>
>> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
>> either...brrrrrrr
>>
>> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
>> stabil.
>>
>> I have never stored a car and have no clue.
>
> A few months isn't going to harm the gas at all, especially if it's
> freezing
> cold. You should disconnect the battery and put the battery somewhere it
> won't freeze. Check the antifreeze and make sure it's ok for the
> temperature
> you expect.
>
> Why not drive in the snow?
>
> --
> DougW

We live in the Sierra Nevada and bought matching Jeeps, just because we have
to drive in the snow. So what does he drive in the snow?

Anyway, my son stores a racing Trans-Am, during the winter, and I just start
it up every so often. When I was in the military and went overseas we had
all sorts of lists, from gas stabilizer, to trickle charger, but it sounds
like he has the Jeep at hand, so I would just start it up and move it around
a little, to keep everything from sticking, when he does have to start it
up.

 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:5Ke9f.21745$v_5.20462@dukeread07...
> Jack-Jack did pass the time by typing:
>> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
>> winter in my unheated garage.
>>
>> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
>> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>>
>> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
>> either...brrrrrrr
>>
>> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
>> stabil.
>>
>> I have never stored a car and have no clue.
>
> A few months isn't going to harm the gas at all, especially if it's
> freezing
> cold. You should disconnect the battery and put the battery somewhere it
> won't freeze. Check the antifreeze and make sure it's ok for the
> temperature
> you expect.
>
> Why not drive in the snow?
>
> --
> DougW

We live in the Sierra Nevada and bought matching Jeeps, just because we have
to drive in the snow. So what does he drive in the snow?

Anyway, my son stores a racing Trans-Am, during the winter, and I just start
it up every so often. When I was in the military and went overseas we had
all sorts of lists, from gas stabilizer, to trickle charger, but it sounds
like he has the Jeep at hand, so I would just start it up and move it around
a little, to keep everything from sticking, when he does have to start it
up.

 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:5Ke9f.21745$v_5.20462@dukeread07...
> Jack-Jack did pass the time by typing:
>> After toiling away on my new CJ this fall I plan on storing it for the
>> winter in my unheated garage.
>>
>> Winters are way to harsh around here SALT SALT SALT on the roads. The
>> 1st thing the boys @ Trailquest said "DON'T DRIVE IN THE SNOW"
>>
>> I have zero rust and intent to keep it that way. Oh yeah I have no to
>> either...brrrrrrr
>>
>> So what do I need to do...drain gas or full tank, disconnect batt, use
>> stabil.
>>
>> I have never stored a car and have no clue.
>
> A few months isn't going to harm the gas at all, especially if it's
> freezing
> cold. You should disconnect the battery and put the battery somewhere it
> won't freeze. Check the antifreeze and make sure it's ok for the
> temperature
> you expect.
>
> Why not drive in the snow?
>
> --
> DougW

We live in the Sierra Nevada and bought matching Jeeps, just because we have
to drive in the snow. So what does he drive in the snow?

Anyway, my son stores a racing Trans-Am, during the winter, and I just start
it up every so often. When I was in the military and went overseas we had
all sorts of lists, from gas stabilizer, to trickle charger, but it sounds
like he has the Jeep at hand, so I would just start it up and move it around
a little, to keep everything from sticking, when he does have to start it
up.