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Everything You Need to Know About Storage Preparation

Before storing your vehicle, it’s important to take time to prepare. This means deep cleaning and inspecting all functions of the vehicle prior to putting it in storage. This is crucial if you want to ensure that your vehicle still works properly after being in storage for a while. Here at Maine Boat RV Storage, we are here to help you in any way that we can! 

 

Here are a few things you should do before vehicle storage: 

 

  1. Interior & exterior cleaning
  2. Pump air into the tires
  3. Run the engine to get rid of moisture that may have accumulated
  4. Disconnect the battery for preservation 

Short-Term Storage Preparation

  • Fill up the gas tank 
  • Add fuel preservative 
  • Run the vehicle to make sure the preservative was distributed 

Long-Term Storage Preparation

  • Change the oil
  • Change filters 
  • Fill up the gas tank 
  • Wash & wax 
  • Replacing antifreeze & brake fluid 

Maine Boat RV Storage has years of experience assisting vehicle owners with proper storage. We are always happy to help by providing tips on the best way to store your specific vehicle. Get in touch with us today to learn more about proper storage preparation! Following simple steps can help you prevent damages and expensive repairs.  

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