Storing Your Car
If you need to park your car for an
extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. It is
best to store your car dry indoors if at
all possible.
Fill the gas tank.
Change oil and filter.
Dry the interior and the exterior
completely, if the car is to be
washed or cleaned before storage.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse (5-
speed) or Park (automatic).
Block the rear wheels.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be sup-
ported on jackstands so the tires
are off the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Cover the car with a "breathable"
car cover, one made from a porous
material such as cotton. Nonporous
materials, such as plastic sheeting,
trap moisture which can damage
the paint.
If possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once
a month).
If you store your car for 12 months or
longer, have your Acura dealer
perform only the inspections called
for in the 24 months/30,000 miles
maintenance schedule as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page
121
).
The replacements called for in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
Maintenance
