I picked up my boxster late this summer. I live in Minnesota… so, it’s time to put her to bed for the winter.

I have a nice heated indoor garage spot for her. It stays about 50 degrees in there.

The problem, it’s fairly humid in the winter.

Being honest, I’ve never had a car that I’ve been compelled to “take care of” like this one and I don’t want to mess it up. I drive it, it’s not a princess, so I’m not talking about over the top preparations… just common sense stuff.

I gave her a good bath. I’ve got a dust cover.

What else? I’m always fighting a musty smell in the interior anyway, and I don’t want to let that get worse… what do I do there?

Fuel additives? Full tank?

Battery tender?

Should I move it once a month or so to keep it from sitting on the same spot on the tires?

I’m sure there’s a thousand different opinions about what to do… just looking for some overall best practices. Thanks.

  • CloneClem@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Fill the tank, yes.

    Get a battery tender. These cars are notorious for dying batteries if left alone without a charger.

    Click the link, this is a ‘smart charger’ It will monitor and also “use” the battery to drain it some, then charge it back. I’m on my 3rd year with this one.

    you really don’t need to move or start it ‘once in a while’ that can actually be worse for the car.

    modern tires will not have a problem. In the spring, yes, when they are cold, but they will warm easily.

    Check your drains. you may have them plugged, hence the musty smell. You’ll need to put it into service mode, remove the top engine cover to see the rear drains.

    Click the link, this is a ‘smart charger’ It will monitor and also “use” the battery to drain it some, then charge it back. I’, on my 3rd year with this one.

    2nd Boxster since 2007. Now a '05 Owner with 120K miles, running great here in Frostbite Falls, MN

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