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Change the oil and filter, let the engine run for awhile to circulate the fresh oil. The reason
for this is the oil tends to collect acids as you drive. We've seen engine parts corrode from
sitting in used oil over the winter.
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Fill the gas tank to the top and add fuel stabilizer. You want the smallest air gap as
possible because temperature change will cause condensation.
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Wash and completely detail your Corvette, inside and out.
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Inflate tires to 40 pounds of air. The reason is because on average your tire will loose 2 pounds
of air each month when sitting. Also, this will prevent your tires from forming hard spots.
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Clean out the interior really well. Check all compartments as to not attract mice.
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Place several moth balls on plates around and under your Corvette to keep mice away.
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Stuff a rag into the airbox intake and exhaust tip to keep mice out. *Make sure you make
a note to remove them before starting your Corvette in the spring.
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Check the anti-freeze and adjust if needed. Should be at least 20 below zero.
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Top off any other fluids in the engine bay.
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Place a 'Dry Pac' moisture bag in the interior and engine bay to keep the moisture levels down. Put
them on plastic bags so they do not come into direct contact with your Corvette.
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In our opinion, it is a good idea to install a 'Demand Trickle Charger' and leave it plugged in
all winter long. This will keep your Corvette's computer charged and prevent check engine code's
in the spring. We have these trickle chargers in stock and ready to install.
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DO NOT start the car unless you are going to drive it. Start up is the hardest thing on the
engine, especially when the car sits for an extended period of time. Doing it once in the
spring is better than many times over the winter. Also, condensation will build up in your
exhaust system and begin to rust it out.
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In the spring, start it up and let it idle until it is almost warmed up before driving it the
first time. Drive it easy for the first couple miles so all the mechanical parts get lubed up
and get a good 'workout'.
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