Hot weather Prius storage

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by buzzcthree, Dec 2, 2015.

  1. buzzcthree

    buzzcthree New Member

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    I have a 2012 Prius and will be storing it for five months during a long hot Arizona summer. What do I need to do to prep it for storage?
     
    #1 buzzcthree, Dec 2, 2015
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    Battery tender for the 12v batt. Gas stabilizer might also be warranted if its really going to get hot.
     
    #2 rdgrimes, Dec 2, 2015
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    I'd be more concerned about ensuring it's stored in a garage.
     
    #3 qdllc, Dec 2, 2015
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    You might want to just take the 12 volt battery right outa the car. Charge it up too.

    What else? Set tire pressures to max sidewall, shim under the wiper blade arms to keep the rubber slightly off the glass.

    Yeah, is this in a garage? Or?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Dec 4, 2015
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