CLEANING AND STORAGE
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm water and
mild, detergent‐type soap. An old toothbrush or bottlebrush is handy for hard‐to‐get‐at
places.
5. Rinse the vehicle off immediately with clean water and dry all surfaces with a clean
chamois towel or soft, absorbent cloth.
6. Clean the seats with vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the covers pliable and glossy.
7. Automotive‐type wax may be applied to all painted and chrome‐plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner‐waxes. Many contain abrasives which may scratch the paint or
protective finish. When finished, start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
B. STORAGE
Long‐term storage (60 days or more) of your vehicle will require some preventive procedures
to guard against deterioration. Make any necessary repairs before storing the vehicle.
After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle, prepare for storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the specified amount of manufacturer Fuel
Stabilizer and Conditioner or equivalent product. Operate the vehicle for at least 5
minutes to distribute treated fuel through the fuel system.
2. Drain the fuel from the injector fuel line into a clean container by loosening the hose
clamp; this will help prevent fuel deposits from building up in the hose. Pour the
drained fuel into the fuel tank.
Specified amount:
1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel (or 7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel).
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