Long-term Prius Storage/6-12 months

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rufaro, Mar 9, 2008.

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  1. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    edit: dub post
     
    #21 Flying White Dutchman, Mar 16, 2008
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    That would be a nice feature. Pop the hood, push the red button labeled "Emergency Jump Start," get in, power up, and drive off
     
    #22 jayman, Mar 16, 2008
  3. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    Fortunately, B-I-L is VERY educable, plus, he's used to driving a stick, so telling him he HAS to press a pedal to start the car properly won't be a problem, and he can definitely recognize the word READY on command!:D
     
    #23 rufaro, Mar 17, 2008
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    So what's the overall consensus? Stay-bil or not? Battery minder or not? My 2009 Prius is going to have to sit still in a garage for 4-5 months.
     
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  5. Patrick Wong

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    Regarding the 12V battery, either disconnect the negative terminal after the battery is fully-charged; or else hook up a battery tender.

    Regarding the fuel tank, I would just leave the car with a couple of gallons of gas in the tank, then fill the tank when you put the car back in service.
     
    #25 Patrick Wong, May 10, 2010
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    Use the gas with no ethanol if you are going to store.
     
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    good idea, and put her up on blocks to take the weight off of the tires.
     
    #27 bisco, Oct 22, 2018
  8. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    EV Happy, you are adding to a thread that is a decade old and was last posted in 8 years ago. it is unlikely to still be in storage.
     
    #28 JimboPalmer, Oct 22, 2018
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    but if it is, it is an even better idea. why are you always raining on someone's parade?
     
    #29 bisco, Oct 22, 2018
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