Storing Your Porsche

Porsche Winter Storage Checklist

• Sweep garage floor so it is dust free. If moisture is an issue, place a tarp down to prevent undercarriage rust from forming.

• Have your Porsche professionally detailed inside and out with several coats of wax to prevent paint corrosion.

• Clean wheels inside and out so they are dust free. Put a coat of petroleum jelly on wheels to provide a layer of protection, be sure to wash off in spring.

• Close air vent to keep rodents out, place bars of irish spring soap, mothballs or mint leaves around the vehicle.

• Use a cup or steel wool to cover your exhaust pipe to further deter rodents from entering the vehicle.

• Use silica gel packs to prevent moisture build up in vehicle. Products like damprid are effective.

• Use a conditioning compound on exterior rubber and plastic to prevent cracking.

• Change engine oil, making sure to drive long enough to reach full operating temperature.

• Overinflate tires to 50 psi to prevent flat spots.

• Fill vehicle with fuel to prevent condensation in fuel tank, add a high end fuel stabilizer.

• Place pieces of Styrofoam or carpet under tires to further prevent flat spots (unheated storage).

• Only start your vehicle in the spring, do not start your vehicle until it is time to bring it out of storage.

• Use a high-quality car cover to keep paint safe from dirt and dust.

• Use a battery maintainer, charging the battery via the cigarette lighter, selecting the pulse mode.

• Use baking soda in a container or cookie sheet to keep your vehicle smelling fresh.

• Prop windshield wiper arms on cardboard between glass and wiper.

• Ensure coolant is 50% and protection to -30 °C.

• Put your vehicle in gear, making sure to block the wheels.

• Slightly lower windows to keep pressure off seals and let air flow to prevent condensation.