Classic Mustangs Parts
September 25th, 2010
How To Maintain Your Ford Mustang During The Winter Season
The winter season is not a very good season for car enthusiasts who seek adventure by driving their cars on the road. The best option left for us during this time is to store our Mustangs in our garages. However, we cannot just put the machine in the garage for the sake of leaving it there. As a part of our Ford Mustang maintenance, we should also remember some things on how to store our Mustangs properly during the cold winter season. Many Mustang owners are already aware that the fall season as it is the preparatory period for winter should be the start of the proper storage procedures of our Mustang cars. This especially applies to classic Mustang models. Our machines will be very dangerous to drive on the slippery snowy road so we better keep it well so as to avoid accidents as well as unwanted car damage. Of course it as a very sad experience to think that you will be away from each other for quite a long time but just imagine about all the fun that you can have together when spring comes. For now, here are some helpful tips on how to store your Mustang during winter as part of our Ford Mustang maintenance.
The first thing to do is to change both the oil and the oil filter. Change oil is very necessary since that oil is the blood of our car engine. Make sure that you use good quality oil that provides corrosive protection. In addition, it is also necessary to change the brake fluid because keeping your old oil on winter would simply allow moisture to accumulate giving you a poor braking performance the next time you use it. After that, you can then have your last drive with your sweety to the gas station. Make sure that the gas tank is full. This is for the purpose of allowing the fuel to circulate on the entire fuel lines. It would also be nice if you could also add some fuel stabilizers to preserve your gasoline until next season.
After dealing with the internal parts, you should also mind the external part as part of your Ford Mustang maintenance and use clymer manual. Now that you have filled your Mustang with gasoline and the oil and oil filter were replaced, have your Mustang washed and waxed. See to it that every dirt is removed since that it allows moisture to develop causing rust. After the procedure, let it dry completely. In case that you wish to cover it, make sure that the cloth that you are going to use is breathable. The usage of plastic cover for covering is not advisable because it traps moisture on your car’s cover allowing it to rust. In addition, Ford Mustang maintenance also suggests that you remove your battery by unplugging the ground cable first and foremost. Brush the battery with a dry brush until it is well-cleaned. Store your battery to a dry concrete place afterwards.
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Moreover, Ford Mustang maintenance and 88 jeep chilton repair manual also involves the draining of the cooling system. The fluids encircling your cooling system as well as the radiators must be removed. After which, you should also spray an anti-freeze that has a rust inhibiting capacity. These are just some of the simple yet very helpful tips on how to store your Mustang during winter. For more details, you can ask your Ford dealer about the other tips on how to do proper Ford Mustang maintenance.
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