BrettDez

Hey guys,

I'll be parking my Jeep in a garage for 3 months while on deployment. So.....what should I do? I won't have anyone to start her up every now and then. What should I do to make sure she'll start back up when I get back? Any precautions I should take?

Unplug the battery and plug it back in when I get home is the only thing I can think of.

Anyone have any advice?

lc619fr

Maybe some kind of fuel stabalizer

bly109

Maybe some type of moisture packs under the seats.

Griot's sells them.

griotsgarage.com/product/car+maintenance/everyday+and+storage/individual+1+lb.+storage+desiccant+bag.do

tkob1060

Fuel stab but fill the tank first, also I know I've heard about storing it on jack stands and spraying oil into the cylinders from the spark plug holes.

here check out this link
http://www.techguys.ca/howto/winter.html

Good Luck Brett!!

Hitchhiker

3 months isn't very long for a vehicle to sit, many will sit on the dealers' lots for longer than that before being sold. Pull the battery cable when you leave and don't worry about it. If the battery is in good shape it'll still be charged when you return, if not top it off with a battery charger and start the Jeep up.

If going to Iraq or Afghanistan, stay safe and may God be with you.

Regards,
Richard

SASQUATCH

Hey Brett cool name, same name here. I think you should lease it to my wife (LilBuddy) for 3 months while your deployed, it's better than long-term storage

ronjenx

Pull the battery negative cable. No other action needed. 3 months is not a long time for a vehicle to sit, especially inside.

BrettDez

Thanks for the input guys and the best wishes.

And no, I am not going to Afghanistan or Iraq. So save your best wishes for those guys over there! I'm a submariner. And before you ask, that's all I can say about what I do, sorry.

SASQUATCH

alrighty then ....nice to meet you too ...seriously though winterizing your jeep and storing it for longterm is not that big a deal, do a google on it you'll find some great info on getting it up off the ground, preserving tires, tranny, oil, gasoline in the tank, etc

BrettDez

Sorry if I offended you Other Brett, just busy doing alot of stuff right now, and didn't take the time to type up a longer reply. Thanks for the advice and about the leasing thing? Nobody touches my baby but me and ---maybe--- trusted family! I get very attached to my Jeeps.