Storage
Since you appear to be somewhere in MI, it is safe to assume your ride shall be exposed to harsh winter weather? First and foremost I would make sure the car is covered. Invest in a good, all weather outdoor cover that you may lock onto the car.
Make sure the cooling system is up to snuff for the winter and put the battery on a trickle charger (Battery Tender, or such), whether you store it inside your home, or keep it in the car.
Make sure the cooling system is up to snuff for the winter and put the battery on a trickle charger (Battery Tender, or such), whether you store it inside your home, or keep it in the car.
Would yer landlord allow one of those metal carports? They're considered "temporary structures" (or are here anyway). Get one with walls all the way to ground level and a rear wall.
There's other temporary storage options too, that have high-density poly fabric covering a steel or aluminum frame. I know those are rated for pretty substantial snow load, probably more than the metal carport would be.
Neither are exactly cheap, but they'll give you something out of the weather.
There's other temporary storage options too, that have high-density poly fabric covering a steel or aluminum frame. I know those are rated for pretty substantial snow load, probably more than the metal carport would be.
Neither are exactly cheap, but they'll give you something out of the weather.
I think this is your best option. I put one of my cars in a storage facility in the winters now and it runs me about $140/month. Well worth it to keep the car indoors and out of the elements....also out of the way at home. A trickle charger is also a great idea. You should also inflate your tires a bit high (I usually go around 40 PSI) and put some dry gas in the tank. You should also run the car every couple weeks or so....get everything good and warm, run it through the gears, etc....gotta keep those seals from drying out.
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