The optimal storage conditions for a car are:
- a canopy where the temperature and humidity correspond to the parameters of the environment, there is a constant movement of air and there is no direct effect of solar radiation and precipitation;
- heated room (individual garage) with a temperature not lower than 50°C and a relative humidity of 50–70%, equipped with supply and exhaust ventilation.
If the heated room (individual garage) has inefficient supply and exhaust ventilation, and the car is operated in the winter or after washing it is put into storage without prior drying, then the destructive effects on the protective and decorative coatings increase many times.
When storing the car in winter under a canopy or in an unheated room, remove the battery and radio and store them separately; Drain the fluid from the windscreen and rear window washer reservoirs.
When storing the car in a room where sunlight penetrates, cover the body and tires with a cover made of a moisture-permeable material. The use of covers made of waterproof materials (tarpaulin, film, etc.), which do not have ventilation holes in the area of the windshield and rear windows, contributes to the condensation of moisture on the surface of the body, which, if exposed for a long time, can damage the body paint.
If the car is stored in an open parking lot under a cover in winter, then the cover should not adjoin the painted surfaces of the body so that the paint is not damaged (blistering, peeling). For normal ventilation of painted surfaces, place soft pads at least 20 mm high between the cover and the body.
Preparing the car for long-term storage
1. Wash the car and wipe the body dry. Remove corrosion. Surface with damaged paint - paint. Apply to body "Auto Preservative" or car wax "AV-70".
2. Start and warm up the engine. Stop the engine, unscrew the spark plugs and fill each cylinder with 25–30 g of engine oil heated to a temperature of 70–80°C, then turn the crankshaft 10–15 revolutions and wrap the candles.
3. Disconnect the warm air intake hose from the air filter. oiled tape (paper or fabric) seal:
- openings for air intake pipes of the air filter housing;
- muffler outlet pipe;
- fuel tank vent hole.
4. To protect against dust, cover the engine with a tarpaulin, film, or oiled paper.
5. Place the car on stands so that the wheels are raised off the ground.
6. Cover the car with a cover.
7. Fully charge the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.
Vehicle maintenance during storage (once every two months) is as follows:
- remove the cover and inspect the car. Clean and paint the areas affected by corrosion on the painted surface;
- turn out the spark plugs, turn on the fourth gear in the gearbox, turn the rear wheel 2-3 turns and wrap the candles;
- turn the steering wheel 1-1.5 turns in each direction. Actuate (3-5 times) brake and clutch pedals, accelerator pedal and parking brake.