V50 General : - Storing a V50

Nov 7th, 2006, 09:38

Does anyone have any advice on the best way to store a '55' V50 1.8S.
It will be garaged for 4 months over the Winter while I go travelling. What measures should I take to avoid any problems with the car when I get back.

Thanks.

James_N · Nov 7th, 2006, 10:25

Leave the handbrake off so that doesn't sieze up, and some fresh oil and petrol would't go a miss either im sure

4 forty · Nov 7th, 2006, 10:36

idealy, a friend or neighbour could start the engine once a week, alternativly, disconnect the battery, make sure you have the relavent codes for your radio etc before doing so, and as the previous reply righly states,leave the handbrake off.

paul

seany · Nov 7th, 2006, 15:24

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Originally Posted by 2volvosandproud

Does anyone have any advice on the best way to store a '55' V50 1.8S.
It will be garaged for 4 months over the Winter while I go travelling. What measures should I take to avoid any problems with the car when I get back.

Thanks.

I'll run it for you for those 4 months if you wish

7050man · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:36

If possible put car on axle stands too. If tyres deflate, then they may deform, damaging side walls.

Nov 24th, 2006, 14:40

i would get a friend to turn the engine over for 30 mins every 2 weeks,or if they are insured drive it round for 30mins.this is because the brakes can corrode surprisingly quickly if not used,especially the brake callipers seizing.

theres an old saying,prevention is better tan cure.Its also a lot cheaper too!!

Nov 7th, 2006, 09:38	#1
2volvosandproud Guest Location:	Storing a V50 Does anyone have any advice on the best way to store a '55' V50 1.8S. It will be garaged for 4 months over the Winter while I go travelling. What measures should I take to avoid any problems with the car when I get back. Thanks.

Nov 7th, 2006, 10:25	#2
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Leave the handbrake off so that doesn't sieze up, and some fresh oil and petrol would't go a miss either im sure __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Nov 7th, 2006, 10:36	#3
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	laying up idealy, a friend or neighbour could start the engine once a week, alternativly, disconnect the battery, make sure you have the relavent codes for your radio etc before doing so, and as the previous reply righly states,leave the handbrake off. paul

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7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	If possible put car on axle stands too. If tyres deflate, then they may deform, damaging side walls.

Nov 24th, 2006, 14:40	#6
i saw it first its mine Guest Location:	i would get a friend to turn the engine over for 30 mins every 2 weeks,or if they are insured drive it round for 30mins.this is because the brakes can corrode surprisingly quickly if not used,especially the brake callipers seizing. theres an old saying,prevention is better tan cure.Its also a lot cheaper too!!

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