sswearin1

Have a 2000 SR5 Runner, 90k, well maintained and was curious about what to worry about if I leave it sitting for a month next April (getting married in New Zealand ). Gas stabilizer? Any other hints, I am thinking about running 5W30 this winter, will that help (i.e. more viscous = more oil quickly on initial startup after a month sitting). I live in Oregon so the temps will be mild that time of year. Any hints?

…and I'll hijack my own thread, as my soon to be wife owns a '99 323is and the same question applies.

Thanks,
Steve

sswearin1

crap, forgot to search. will report back if I don't find what i need.

sswearin1

ok, so after the search it looks like a fuel stabilizer. anything else? i bought a 'good' car cover from a fellow yotatecher who reported that it is breathable and it has small holes and some sort of microfiber liner (maybe it wicks like fleece). any further advice, good/bad experiences with car covers and wet environments?

4Crawler

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For a month, no real worries. Fill the tank to the top, make sure the tires are fully inflated, maybe disconnect the battery, cover it and it should be fine.