Preparing my XKR for winter storage

[Dave from Queensville]

 

Hi all, I am looking for advice to help me put my new (to me) 2012 Jag XKR Convertible to sleep for the long Canadian winter.

 

She is currently tucked away in my heated garage with a full tank of premium gasoline with fuel extender added.

 

I plan to start her up every 3-4 weeks or so to keep the circulation going and ensure her battery remains strong.

 

Can any members can offer advice or other measures  I should follow to avoid issues in the Spring?

 

I welcome your thoughts.

Dave

 

[Leo]

Keep it on a battery conditioner, such as a CTEK. Starting it as you suggest will help to keep everything lubricated, but is unlikely to be enough to keep the battery fully charged, and these cars do need a fully charged battery.

If you can move it a bit every time you start it you will avoid flat spotting the tyres. A few feet will do, if you can try to ensure that the wheels stop at a different point each time. 

[Dave from Queensville]

Thank you - I will follow your advice.

[marriosd]

Hi Dave,

I'm down in Seattle and take my car (2014 XKR-S that I bought in Vancouver) off the road for winter, in addition to the battery tender, I have a garage not to far from me that sells ethanol free gas, I run her as low as possible and fill her up with a tankful of that gas, I also use these to stabilize the fuel and clean the injectors. Others also suggest adding a few pounds of air to your tires to help wit flat spots.

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Good look and see you in the spring.

 

Steve

[Dave from Queensville]

Thanks Steve.

So far so good, the car fires up every time (once a week).

My son and I move it back and forward and a few feet in the garage and I've pumped up the tires.

Good advice.

Cheers!

[Finfanu2]

I just purchased a 2009 XKR and am getting ready to store it away from a Michigan winter.  The storage building doesn't allow access for the 5 month storage time and requires that the battery be unhooked.  Is there any problems or loss of computer info storing it for 5 months without the battery hooked up???