AAA offers these car care tips
for longer-than-expected parked vehicles:
Battery
Boost. Start your vehicle every couple of days to keep the battery
at a full state and prevent deterioration. Let the engine run for a few minutes
to recharge, then turn it off. If you have one, consider using a Battery Tender
or other maintenance-type battery charger. The Battery Tender would remain
connected to the stored vehicle.
Tire
Pressure. Add 10 psi of pressure (more than usual) to each tire to
prevent flat spots from forming on the tires. This occurs when the area of the
tire touching the ground becomes rigid due to sitting in one position for an
extended period. You can also move the vehicle periodically.
Windshield
Wiper Placement. Prop up the wiper arms so the blades are off the windshield
and won’t get stuck to the glass.
No
Parking Brake. Don’t use the parking brake when storing the vehicle. The
brake could become frozen, and the brake pads could rust to the rotors, or
brake shoes could distort the drums. With an automatic transmission, simply
place the vehicle in park. If the car has a manual transmission, put it in
first or reverse gear and use wheel chocks to help hold the vehicle in place.
Sun
Shade. If your car is always outdoors and exposed to the sun, use a
sunshade. This will help prevent the sun’s UV rays from deteriorating your
dashboard and steering wheel.
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