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Storing
Your
Car
If
you need to park your car for an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should
do
to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road.
If
possible, store your car indoors.
• Fill the fuel tank.
• Change the engine
oil
and filter
(see page 159).
• Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
• Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
• Raise
the
convertible top cover.
• Leave the parking brake
off.
Put
the transmission
in
Reverse.
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Maintenance
• Block the rear wheels.
•
If
the
car
is
to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
• Leave one window open slightly
(if
the car
is
being stored indoors).
• Disconnect the battery.
• Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they
do
not touch the windshield.
• To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to
all
door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
• Cover the car with a "breathable"
cover, one made from a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage
the
paint.
•
If
possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once
a month).
If
you store your car for
12
months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perform the inspections called for
in
the
24
months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule as soon
as you take it out of storage (see
page
148
).
The
replacements called
for
in
the maintenance schedule are
not needed unless the car has
actually reached that time or mileage.
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