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Section 1: General Information
New Vehicle Storage — Body
• Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces and
underside of front fender.
• Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
• Touch up exposed raw or primed metal to provide rust protection.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration.
Rewax as necessary when the vehicle is washed.
• Lubricate all hood, door hinges and latches with a light grade oil.
• Cover the interior soft trim to prevent fading.
New Vehicle Storage — Engine
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run it at fast idle until it reaches normal operating temperature.
• With foot on brake pedal (and brake applied), shift the transmission into all gears while the
engine is running.
New Vehicle Storage — Fuel System
• Regularly move vehicles short distances to mix fuel anti-oxidation agents.
NOTICE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or more), gasoline may
deteriorate due to oxidation. This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system
and may clog small orifices. A commercially available gasoline fuel stabilizer (Sta-Bil or
equivalent) should be added to gasoline-powered vehicles whenever actual or expected
storage periods exceed 60 days. The manufacturer’s instructions packaged with the product
should be followed. The vehicle should then be operated at an idle speed to circulate the
additive throughout the fuel system.
New Vehicle Storage — Tires
Most high-performance tires are made with nylon overlay.
As such, the following steps should be taken to avoid flat spotting when the vehicles are not used
for a period of time.
• Store the vehicles with 44 psi in the tires. If the cars are to be driven, the air pressure should be
reduced to recommended operating pressure and then increased back up to 44 psi when
returned to storage.
• If the vehicle is stored for periods longer than 30 days, it should be moved several feet at least
once during each 30-day period, so that a different portion of the tread contacts the ground.
2010 Expedition SSV Modifiers Guide, 07/2009