Although it is a little early, the trees are changing, and I have decided to store my "new" 16Q for the winter. I have just moved my two Duettos into a new 3-1/2 car gararge (not that I built, but am renting.) It has enought room for me to also store the 164 for the winter, which is what I (and SWHMO) want. I have performed a search, and found info on older, non computer controlled cars, but no specific information on a 164.
What are your recommendations on storing a computer controlled car for the winter. I know how to store "older" cars without computers, etc. You can just remove the battery, fog the cylinders, remove the battery, and you are good to go. But I'm not so sure about a computer controlled car. Should I leave the battery connected to a "battery tender" and run the car occassionally? I plan on putting it on jack stands to keep the tires in good shape and can get a car cover to protect the exterior. (I will have it washed and waxed prior to storage)!. I will also put Stabil in the gas tank, which I plan to have completely filled.
But should I keep the battery in it at at least run it for a few minutes (at least until it gets up to operating temperature) or should I just shut it down for the winter, and re-start it in the spring, while storing the battery off site in a warm envrionment?
Your comments are appreciated! This is my first computer controlled Alfa, and I don't want to have problems in the spring when I want to re-start it.
What are your recommendations on storing a computer controlled car for the winter. I know how to store "older" cars without computers, etc. You can just remove the battery, fog the cylinders, remove the battery, and you are good to go. But I'm not so sure about a computer controlled car. Should I leave the battery connected to a "battery tender" and run the car occassionally? I plan on putting it on jack stands to keep the tires in good shape and can get a car cover to protect the exterior. (I will have it washed and waxed prior to storage)!. I will also put Stabil in the gas tank, which I plan to have completely filled.
But should I keep the battery in it at at least run it for a few minutes (at least until it gets up to operating temperature) or should I just shut it down for the winter, and re-start it in the spring, while storing the battery off site in a warm envrionment?
Your comments are appreciated! This is my first computer controlled Alfa, and I don't want to have problems in the spring when I want to re-start it.