nipper Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I am going to have back surgery on the 5th. The after surgical instructions say I can drive when comfortable, but I think I wont drive for the all important first 6 weeks of healing, as ild be terrified of getting rear ended again during this time. I have the outback with the cold weather package. Jan and feburary are our coldest time of year. After christmas ill get the oil changed, fill the tank, and add some gas stabalizer. I dont have a garage. I was thinking of just throwing a trickle charger on the battery to keep the battery happy, as the rest of the car seems healthy. If this was spring or summer I wouldnt worry about it all that much, and would have no problem with having a freind take the car for a run. On icey roads and the way my freinds drive, car is much safer parked in winter. i was thinking of using the block heater if it gets below 25 here. Any other suggestions nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hey nip I'd throw a tarp or car cover on it to keep moisture from collecting in all the inopportune places. Also if you're not gonna drive it pull the battery and store it indoors if you have a suitable cardboard box and closet. I don't think the block heat is useful unless you're gonna start it. Just some random thoughts. rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 thats what im looking for Usually in winter if there is snow im out playing in it and the car gets no rest (and i am sure the car just hates that). Nothing worse then a subaru in a driveway on a snowy day ... i can hear it whimpering " i wanna go play ................ somone drive me" nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 nipper, Place a couple of Bounce Fabric Softener sheets in the engine compartment around the wiring, and 4 or 5 more inside the car under seats and in the cargo area. Mice can't stand the smell and won't take up residency by chewing your wiring or your seats and carpets apart. Another good side is the fresh smelling car you'll have when you finally get a chance to put her back on the road. As well, put all the tires up to their 35 psi maximum pressure, to help prevent flat spotting them when sitting in one location for so long. When you put the girl on the road for the first time, drop the pressures back to their normal pressures, listed on your door sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzam Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I'd just do what you plan on and have someone start it up for 5-10 minutes every 5-7 days. Cars can sit in for months and just get a battery boost before you move them. If you battery is in good shape you should be OK. Besides, if it snows you want it to get cleared off afterwards, a good idle would melt some of the snow off the windows and hood. Best of luck with your surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 thanks i have a remote starter, just with 180K on the engine.. the start and run thing makes me nervous.. or mayeb the vicodin is just making me paranoid .. or so my little voices keep telling me. i didnt even think about rodents That i will defanitly do, as we usually get one of those in the house a year, i can see them seing this great blue condo in the driveway nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 starting and running for short periods then not running it again will lead to premature exhaust rust out. Once it is off let it off. I just put my 83 in storage and I ran it around w/stabilizer in the tank a few days before parking it. I pulled the battery tonight and it is in my basement. The car is not going to get run for 3 months minimum. Benebob told me that if you put steelwool in the exhaust pipe it will keep mice out of your exhaust (nesting). Max inflation on the tires is a good idea and if you can spring for a cover all the better. I also have been told if you really want to go all out pull the plugs out and spray a little storage oil in the cyls. and put the plugs back in....it will keep the rings from getting stuck. Tell your OB to have a nice rest and visit it often to let it know you still care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 awwwwwwwwwww it is still loved. im sort of limited on the oil in the plugs part. The 2.5L is a bear with plugs, and my back is shot (bad disc no biscuit). i do like the steel wool in the exhaust.. nothing worse then baked mouse when you start car.So ful tank of gas with stabilizer Oil Change Fully inflated tires Dryer sheets under hood and inside car Trickle charger on battery (wont be allowed to lift more then 5 lbs for quite some time) Cover Car thanks all nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I see you are in NY... no car cover... it actually traps moisture/dirt under it and will only freeze to the paint. The constant rubbing from the wind will also do damage. Not to worry about covering it if you have a good coat of wax on it, (include the chrome too), it's healthier for it to be exposed. Good luck with the surgery! My ex had the same surgery and the relief he felt after they removed that blown disc was so great that the actual surgical pain was nothing compared to the pain he had before. He was up walking the next morning... he was back to work and driving within 10 days. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 thank you. Dr is saying 6 months - 9 months since what i do for a living requres heavy lifting (200 lbs means nothing to me) and ladders. I think they call it being thick headed, so they know people in my group dont listen well to that (dont pick up more then 5 lbs for 6 weeks at least) rule. Mine is in the lower back and i can barely walk, it really sucks.. I WANT TO PLAY IN THE SNOW! nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 thank you. Dr is saying 6 months - 9 months since what i do for a living requres heavy lifting (200 lbs means nothing to me) and ladders. I think they call it being thick headed, so they know people in my group dont listen well to that (dont pick up more then 5 lbs for 6 weeks at least) rule. Mine is in the lower back and i can barely walk, it really sucks.. I WANT TO PLAY IN THE SNOW! nipper Yeah, the pressure from the escaped "meat" was sitting on his sciatic nerve making it very painful to walk. Oh... you sound like Tim (not my ex)... the he-man type! He never listens either Nothing stops you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 Yeah, the pressure from the escaped "meat" was sitting on his sciatic nerve making it very painful to walk. Oh... you sound like Tim (not my ex)... the he-man type! He never listens either Nothing stops you guys well thats a nice way of saying thick-headed. SInce i have lawyers involved, and its winter, 6 months off does not sound like a bad thing, espcially since i need to think about a career change now. There are other oddness in my back, so i am hoping they all fixed with the surgery and therapy nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swi66 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I have collector cars. When I store them I simply disconnect the battery. If the battery goes bad, it was ready to anyways. Don't start a car just to get the fluids moving, it creates condensation both internally and in the exhaust system. Just leave it. I use moth balls to discourage mice. 2 months is not long at all. My collector cars sit for 6 months, though indoors, with car covers. Some people suggest getting the motor oil changed before parking so moisture in the old oil is out of the motor. swi66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawsonmh15 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 thats what im looking for Usually in winter if there is snow im out playing in it and the car gets no rest (and i am sure the car just hates that). Nothing worse then a subaru in a driveway on a snowy day ... i can hear it whimpering " i wanna go play ................ somone drive me" nipper Oh good. I'm glad I read the thread before I lost it on the sally-boy who bought a Subie and would store it for winter. Glad to hear that you have an excuse. And a good one at that. Sorry to hear about your back... I hope everything turns out alright. On the subject of storage... I have no clue other than a gas "antifreeze" (believe it or not, this what my manual refers to it as), and as dickensheets suggested, pull the battery and let it sit in the house. Is it just me, or does anyone else find it ironic that a Texan would have a good idea of what to do during winter storage? Well, aptitude knows no cultural boundaries. No, I'm not talking Sh i t. Oddly enough, I now feel somewhat bad for giving them $hit in the first place. At any rate. Get well soon nips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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