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After driving under sun-soaked skies with the convertible top down, now is the time to prepare your sports car for the winter. With Ohio’s staggeringly cold temperatures, you should house the vehicle in a safe storage facility away from the elements. Here are several tips for protecting your car during the colder months.

5 Winter Storage Tips for Your Sports Car

1. Maintain Battery

Constant freezing temperatures can cause an otherwise excellent battery to die. If you’re planning to put your sports car in storage for several months, consider investing in a battery maintainer. Also known as a trickle charger, the device helps your battery maintain power over long periods. Another option is to unplug the battery completely.

2. Refresh Fluids

Old, stagnant oil left in your stored car during the winter months can lead to engine problems later. Before parking the vehicle in a storage unit, change the oil. Use oil that is for extended periods of non-use. You should also replace coolant that is at least a year old with antifreeze. A mechanic can check all of your vehicle’s fluids to determine which ones need a refresh.

3. Fill the Gas Tankstorage

It may seem counterproductive to fill your sports car with gas even though you won’t be driving. Doing so helps keep seals adequately lubricated and prevents water from seeping in the gas tank. For added protection, pour in a fuel stabilizer designed for long-term storage. The product helps eliminate deposit formation, which damages the vehicle’s fuel injectors. 

4. Protect Tires

When you store a car for a long time, inactivity can cause flat-spots in tires. This issue occurs when the tires’ circumference contracts because of the vehicle’s weight pressing on them. Safely store your cars on jack stands to minimize the additional burden. Another alternative is inflating the tires to levels recommended in your owner’s manual.

5. Clean Thoroughly

Take the time to clean the interior fully, especially food and trash, to prevent odors. Give your sports car a complete hand-wash service, wax, and underside spray. These steps offer extra protection while the vehicle is in storage, and ensure it is ready for fun drives when spring arrives.

 

Stronghold Self-Storage is your trusted destination for storing your sports car this winter. Based in Cincinnati, OH, the storage facility offers a wide range of unit sizes in a safe and security system-monitored environment. The on-site staff is available to answer your questions and provide quality customer service. For monthly rental rates and unit sizes, visit the website or call (513) 752-7772 to speak to a friendly representative. 

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