what should be done if car is to be stored for 6 months

Asked by WilCar2 Mar 27, 2013 at 12:48 PM about the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

we are snowbirds and will have car stored until fall of 2013.  What do we need to do before leaving.

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I would add fuel stabilizer. I would put blocks under the body to take the weight off the tires and put a dust cover over it (assuming it stored indoors).

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