Vehicle - Operater Guidelines for Storage
88porsche01Subject: Used Vehicle Storage
Model
All
Group
0
Part Identifier
0300
Number
8802
March 25, 1988
In order to address customer inquiries regarding storage of their Porsche, the following information can be made available to them.
Clean vehicle thoroughly inside and outside.
Clean engine and engine compartment.
Under carriage and chassis components should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
If required, apply cosmoline to under carriage.
Caution: Do not apply cosmoline to brake system components.
Fuel Tank: Fill up fuel tank.
Tires: Increase the tire pressure to 4 bars (58 psi). It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber pistons.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approximately every 4 weeks, to prevent flat spots on the tires.
Climate Control: The air conditioning system should be in good working condition and fully charged.
Engine, water-cooled: Check antifreeze concentration and correct if necessary.
Engine:
Change oil and filter. Run engine for several minutes.
Spray cold engine with corrosion inhibitor. (Do not spray it on the exhaust system or belts.)
If the vehicle remains in storage for more than 3 months, remove spark plugs and disconnect coil wire(s) from distributor cap(s). Ground the coil wire(s) using jumper cable(s).
Squirt 3-5 cu.cm engine oil into each combustion chamber.
Reinstall spark plugs and torque to 25-30 N-m (18-22 ft.lbs.).
Do not connect spark plug wires. Crank engine for 5-8 seconds. Do not operate gas pedal.
Connect spark plug and coil wires.
Do not operate engine until vehicle is put back in service.
Seal the air intake ducts and the muffler tailpipe using towels or tape.
Windshield/Headlight Washer: Check and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution level as necessary.
Electric: The battery should be removed from the vehicle and stored in a cool and dry place, not on a cement floor. Recharge battery every 3 months. If the battery remains in the vehicle with cables connected, it is necessary to check, remove and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge batteries. Refer to Technical Bulletin Group 2, Number 8801 for charging information.
Vehicle Interior: The interior must be dry, especially in the area of the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather interior and in areas with high humidity. The recommended amount is 3 fabric bags of 500 grams each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors, lids and top must be closed.
On cars with manual heating/ventilation systems, air flaps should be open.
Brakes and shifting: Brake discs and brake pads should be completely dry to prevent corrosion. Do not apply hand brake.
Engage a gear on cars with manual transmission to move the shift rod all the way into the transmission to prevent shift rod corrosion.
Vehicles stored outdoors in direct sunlight:
Precautions should be taken to prevent sunlight from entering the car's interior. Cover windshield, door, side and rear glass.
Putting vehicle in service: Remove intake duct and tailpipe sealing. Check for nesting creatures under the hood and evidence of fluid leaks under the car. Install battery. Start engine.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Do not run engine at high RPM during warm up.
Should the engine not start after two starting attempts, remove spark plugs and check for oil deposits. If necessary, clean or replace spark plugs.
Caution: Do not crank engine with spark plugs removed.
Switch on A/C at idle RPM and check state of charge. Correct if necessary.
Adjust tire pressure to specified pressure.
Caution: Brakes may not have the highest possible braking efficiency after long storage. Apply brakes several times at low road speed.