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I'll be out of the country for three months so the Legacy is going to have to sit for that time. I have been reading around and compiling a check list for storing it. Please add anything you deem necessary:

-Fuel stabilizer
-Parking brake off
-Fresh coolant/oil
-Baking soda in cabin/trunk to absorb moisture
-Mothballs in engine bay to deter rodents
-Wash/wax
-Cover/seal
-Plywood under car to prevent moisture/rust
-Take battery inside


The problem is that the driveway I am storing the car on is slanted enough so jack stands might be dangerous. Is three months going to damage the tires?

Dunno about anymore but where are you going???

Is there any chance of putting it in the garage... that would be best. I know my car takes a beating being parked outside.

I'll be doing a semester in Athens so I'll be out until December. I wish I had a garage to put it in but I don't have one nor can I afford to leave it somewhere. I do have a decent quality car cover I will be using though.

Three months, I wouldn't bother doing much of anything outside making the parking spot secure and maybe some baking soda and dessicant in the cockpit.

I personally think car covers are bad news for outdoor storage. They harbor moisture and make a humidity tent out of things. cars rust much faster with covers on, even the so-called breathing ones. Probably not as much of an issue in dry climates.

Plug the tailpipe to keep rodents out, and the airbox entry hole too. remember to remove these. Rodents don't seem to like japanese car wires, park next to a german car and they will be too busy chewing those wires, they love 'em.

Tires will be fine as will gas oil etc. but I'd fill the tank and change the oil once re-started.

disconnect and remove battery and charge it up fresh before re-starting.