Hey guys going to be heading out on a deployment here soon and was wondering if there's anything you recommend throwing in the fuel tank to hold it over while im gone. My wife will be driving it around the block from time to time but not as a daily, also any other tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

Just around the block is the worst thing you could do.
Either prep it for long term storage, or have her drive it every couple weeks, and get it up to operating temp.

 

driving it around the block will just get moisture in the oil. disconnect the negative battery terminal, change the oil before you park it, and fill the fuel tank full of the highest octane fuel you can get

 

I would fill up the gas tank with premium fuel and put Stabil in the gas tank to keep it from degrading. I would pull the battery and hook it up to a battery tender to trickle charge it and keep it in peak condition. Best thing would be to pull the wheels and tires and put it on jack stands so that you don't develop flat spots on your tires from it sitting idle. This will also keep your suspension components from undue wear.
Silicone all rubber and crack all windows to allow air to flow . I would also change the oil before storing so it is clean and has no dirt or metal shavings to gunk up.

http://www.goldeagle.com/product/sta...uel-stabilizer
http://www.batterytender.com/Chargers/

 

Great tips thanks guys its much appreciated!

 

you want to change the oil before you store a vehicle because used oil is acidic, you dont want used acidic oil eating at your bearings while it sits

the only way a vehicle should be driven if youre storing it is if you plan on letting it sit for more than a few months, over time the oil between the crankshaft and bearings dissipates and the crankshaft can ride directly on the bearings and scuff them when you start it after sitting. if youre parking it for more than 4 months it would be a good idea to run it to operating temperature once a month. ive parked my stuff untouched for 6-8 months at a time and never had so much as lifter noise when i start it again

 

Most importantly are you in the military since you said deployed? If so, thank you for your service. We enjoy these cars and forums because of people like you. So thank you sir and please be safe.

 

Couldn't have said it better myself as that was the first thing I thought after reading OP's post.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

 

Thanks a lot for the recognition and for the advice it is much appreciated!