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Winterizing your classic car or youngtimer - theory and practice

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Created on October 27, 2012

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Bruno von Rotz

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Bruno von Rotz

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Bruno von Rotz

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A cotton protective blanket protects the classic car from dust and damage during the winter - on the subject of "Winterizing your classic car/youngtimer"

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If classic cars are not driven for a longer period of time, e.g. over the winter, a few preventive measures are recommended - on the subject of "Winterizing the classic car/youngtimer"

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In general, the measures hardly differ from vehicle to vehicle, but the technology can have a detailed influence on the type of storage preparation steps - on the subject of "Winterizing classic cars/youngtimers"

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Before storing, the classic car should be carefully cleaned - top and bottom, outside and inside - on the subject of "Winterizing the classic car/youngtimer"

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The battery should always be disconnected from the power circuit - with a battery disconnect switch, this is a matter of seconds - on the subject of "Winterizing the classic car/youngtimer"

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With a charger, the battery can be kept at the required voltage permanently or repeatedly - on the subject of "Winterizing the classic car/youngtimer"

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The tank should be full for winter storage - on the subject of "Winterizing your classic/youngtimer"

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Before winterizing, the engine should be run hot again, after which an oil change is recommended - on the subject of "Winterizing classic cars/youngtimers"

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The tire pressure can be increased by 1 to 1.5 atü to prevent flat spots from forming so quickly - on the subject of "Winterizing classic cars/youngtimers"

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Tire cushions can also help to prevent flat tires - alternatively, the classic car can be moved forward or backward every three to six weeks - on the subject of "Winterizing your classic car/youngtimer"

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Result of the interim gas survey - how are classic cars actually winterized?

Summary

Every year, when the days get shorter and the weather gets colder and wetter, many classic and vintage car drivers are faced with the question of how to winterize their beloved vehicle. This report looks at the usual "winterization measures" and shows what is actually done in practice.

This article contains the following chapters

Stage 1 - do what is necessary
Stage 2 - do something good for the classic car
Stage 3 - optimum long-term storage
Effort versus benefit versus practicability

Estimated reading time: 3min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The days are getting shorter, the first snow is falling in the lowlands. By now at the latest, classic and vintage car drivers must realize that the season is over. To ensure that the cherished car is fit again in spring, it is advisable to prepare the vehicle for idleness. Of course, you can simply put the car in the garage and hope that it will start up again in the spring, but this "stage 0" is not advisable. Before winterizing, the old car should be warmed up properly so that condensation and residual moisture disappear from the engine and exhaust. During this "last" drive, the car should also be filled up with fuel. If you are dependent on lead replacement or need an octane booster, you should do without it before winterizing in order to prevent deposits. The additive can then be added again in the spring before the first journey.

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