• Coat unpainted surfaces in engine compartment
with Mopart General Purpose Lube MP-50, or equiv-
alent, to prevent corrosion.
• Fog engine combustion chambers and valve
train with light lubricating oil, such as engine top oil.
Fogging the engine helps prevent cylinder corrosion.
(1) Pour 120 ml (4 oz.) of engine oil in a open con-
tainer.
(2) Disconnect PCV hose from one valve cover.
(3) Start engine and hold idle at 1200 rpm.
(4) Immerse PCV hose into container of top oil
using a piece of short hose.
(5) When exhaust starts to smoke, turn Off igni-
tion switch.
(6) Connect PCV hose to valve cover.
(7) Do not start engine again until vehicle is
returned to use.
FUEL SYSTEM PREPARATION
For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-
ual.
On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or
longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents.
Fill the fuel tank to capacity to prevent condensa-
tion from forming inside fuel tank.
BRAKE SYSTEM PREPARATION
For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-
ual.
On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or
longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.
• Do not apply parking brake during long term
storage.
• Inspect brake fluid reservoir for proper level, fill
if necessary.
• Do not contaminate braking discs with anticor-
rosion material of any kind.
REAR AXLE PREPARATION
For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-
ual.
On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or
longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.
Turn rear wheel spindles several rotations once a
month to circulate fluid through the differential. Cir-
culating the differential fluid prevents corrosion from
forming on components that are above the fluid level.
WHEELS AND TIRES PREPARATION
For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-
ual.
On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or
longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.
Remove the wheels from the vehicle. Inflate the
tires to the maximum pressure indicated on the tire
side wall. Store the wheels stacked and covered with
a tarp on a wooden pallet to prevent flat spots from
forming in road contact patch areas.
INTERIOR TRIM PREPARATION
For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-
ual.
On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or
longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.
• Empty and wash ash receiver.
• Remove any articles from interior of vehicle that
can emit odors.
• Vacuum clean carpeted areas in passenger com-
partment and trunk.
• In humid regions, suspend a desiccant bag from
the rear view mirror to absorb the moisture from the
air inside of the vehicle.
• Clean leather upholstery with Mopart Total
Clean, or equivalent, and allow to dry overnight
before closing vehicle.
• If desired, dress the vinyl and leather interior
components with Mopart Leather and Vinyl Protec-
tor, or equivalent. For deep cleaning and restoring
oils to leather upholstery, use a leather balm that is
available at most leather goods retailers.
BODY PREPARATION
For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-
ual.
On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or
longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.
• Touch up or repair all chips and scratches in
painted surfaces to avoid contaminating body sub-
strate with wax or corrosion of metal components.
• Wash and wax exterior of vehicle and apply
Mopart Leather/Vinyl Protector, or equivalent, to
exterior rubber and vinyl components.
• If vehicle is stored indoors, cover with a flannel
car cover to protect the finish.
• If the vehicle is stored outdoors, cover with a
ventilated weatherproof car cover with a soft lining.
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