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Winter Checks - stevieT - 29 Oct 2008
Hi everyone,
This is my first post on the forum as a new (well April) Delorean owner.
This will obviously be my first winter with the car and I would just like to check if there is anything I should do - for example, make sure the anti-freeze is topped up, etc etc.
Simple things like this are proving quite difficult, as being such an unusual car, I'm not sure where to put what fluids!
I am driving it about once a week, but I suspect that this will be less over the winter months
I wondered if any of you guys would have any advice or could point me in the direction of 'Delorean care 101!'.
On a separate issue - I don't seem to have any reverse lights. I have check the bulbs which seem fine and I understand that there is no fuse for these lights on an automatic box. Any hints would be greatly welcomed.
Many thanks in advance,
Steve Thompson
vin 1271
Re: Winter Checks - steve.s - 29 Oct 2008
Hi Steve
Personally i don't really do much at all.
if you don't start for a while disconnect the battery, and you could put some fuel saver in the tank (to stop the petrol turning nasty!)
i might buy a bubble, there is a cheaper one for sale in this country, half the price of a carcoon. Phil has an airchamber which seems good, and has a frame with it.
Definately worth changing the coolant when it comes out of hibernation, to stop any damage
Re: Winter Checks - bozzzydmc - 30 Oct 2008
In my view its more a case of where you store it.
A dry garage is where i store mine with a humidifier (set on low)
Apart from disconnecting the battery ( which is on a key Switch ) and running the fuel down to a minimum is all I really do to mine.
Ive stopped covering it with a car cover. This lets it air rather than trapping any condensation.
Some say over inflate the tyres to prevent flat spots.
I would check your coolant for age prior to storage but winter is a good time to change all your fluids .
Re: Winter Checks - stevieT - 30 Oct 2008
Thanks guys.
I have to keep it outside, so I do put a cover over it. I don't have room for a bubble sadly.
All the best
Steve
Re: Winter Checks - Chris Williams - 30 Oct 2008
I still think the best thing you can do is keep the car (and I include any car in this) used over the winter, even if it's off the road just give it a drive every couple of weeks when it's dry weather, operate everything including the Air-con. You should be able to check the anti-freeze with a tester, but if there is any doubt just change it.
Chris
Re: Winter Checks - bozzzydmc - 30 Oct 2008
stevieT Wrote:Thanks guys.
I have to keep it outside, so I do put a cover over it. I don't have room for a bubble sadly.
All the best
Steve
Hi Steve
If you do put a cover over it make sure its well tied down, any flapping of it in the wind can cause annoying scratches
Re: Winter Checks - stevieT - 05 Nov 2008
I'll certainly give it a quick once 'round the block every week or so.
How do I test the anti freeze??
Thanks again for the help
Steve
Re: Winter Checks - bozzzydmc - 05 Nov 2008
http://www.workshopsupplies.co.uk/index1.html
Whilst it will tell you the effectiveness of the antifreeze it wont show its age...
If your unsure of when it was last done or if its more than 2 years old, flush this out and put some fresh stuff in .... I do mine every year anyway...