
{"id":210,"date":"2018-11-19T23:56:40","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T23:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/porschedelaware\/?p=210"},"modified":"2018-11-19T23:56:40","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T23:56:40","slug":"how-to-store-a-porsche-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/how-to-store-a-porsche-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you store your Porsche for winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How to Store a Porsche<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many drivers who prefer to store their luxury vehicles during the harsh winter months.\u00a0 And there are many Porsche owners who store their vehicles in the winter instead of driving them.\u00a0 If you would like to as well, then here\u2019s how to store a Porsche for the winter.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1150\/2021\/03\/2021-Porsche-911-Targa-4-Jet-Black-Metallic_o.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Jet Black Metallic\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/722\/2021\/03\/10153047\/2021-Porsche-911-Targa-4-Jet-Black-Metallic_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/722\/2021\/03\/10153047\/2021-Porsche-911-Targa-4-Jet-Black-Metallic_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>Why should I store my vehicle?<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many people store their luxury vehicles during the winter in order to protect it from the harsh weather and the elements.\u00a0 Plus, with the bad weather that winter brings, the potential for an accident or collision increases.\u00a0 And for luxury models, it is almost a requirement to switch to winter tires, which many drivers don\u2019t like doing.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do I have to store my Porsche?<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not necessarily, while many drivers prefer to store their Porsche model for the winter, there are still plenty of drivers who switch to winter tires and drive all year-round.\u00a0 Of course, given the unpredictability of winter and the risk of an accident, many drivers don\u2019t want to risk their Porsche and will instead store it in their garage or at a storage facility.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>[Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/how-to-wax-your-car-like-a-pro\/\">Wax Your Porsche Like a Pro<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Checklist for Storing Your Porsche<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean your garage and get it ready to store your car.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Pro Tip: place poly sheeting on the floor to protect the undercarriage.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly clean your Porsche inside and out, including the wheels.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Pro Tip: rub a coat of petroleum jelly on the wheels for protection, remember to clean it off in the Spring.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Condition the rubber and plastic exterior items for protection.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Change the oil and oil filter.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Top off the different fluids, use proper anti-freeze.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Water-cooled cars need about 50% strength coolant.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Double\u00a0check the tire pressure and over-inflate by about 8 to 10 psi.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Fill the gas tank with premium gas to prevent condensation and reduce airspace.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Porsche recommends placing carpet squares under the tires.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Porsche recommends using SEAFOAM and STA-BIL for the fuel additive\/stabilizer.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Close all air vents and place supplies to repel rodents.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cover the exhaust pipe.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Keep out moisture by placing desiccant silica gel packs in your Porsche.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use the parking brake, use wood or wheel chalk to block the wheels.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Connect the battery to a battery maintainer on pulse maintaining mode so it can charge via the cigarette lighter.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Place something (cloth, cardboard, etc.) between the wiper blades and windshield.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Roll the windows down by about 10mm to relieve pressure and prevent condensation.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Put a container of baking soda on the vehicle floor to keep your Porsche smelling fresh.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Use a good car cover \u2013 an outside one for outside storage and an indoor one for indoor storage.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Only start it again when it is time to take it out of storage in the spring.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/category\/tips-and-tricks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.porschedelaware.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1150\/2018\/08\/more-tips-and-tricks_b-1024x95.jpg\" alt=\"Read More Tips and Tricks from the Porsche Delaware Blog\" width=\"528\" 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