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Storing Your Car
If you need to park your car for an
extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. It is
best to store your car indoors if at all
possible.
Fill the gas tank.
Change the engine oil and filter,
(see page 147)
Wash and dry the exterior com-
pletely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse (5-
speed) or Park (automatic).
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Block the rear wheels.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be sup-
ported on jackstands so the tires
are off the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Cover the car with a "breathable"
car cover, one made from a porous
material such as cotton. Nonporous
materials, such as plastic sheeting,
trap moisture which can damage
the paint.
If possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once
a month).
If you store your car for 12 months or
longer, have your Acura dealer
perform the inspections called for in
the 24 months/30,000 miles mainte-
nance schedule as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page 139). The
replacements called for in the mainte-
nance schedule are not needed
unless the car has actually reached
that time or mileage.
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