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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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im leaving for basic training for the army in october and am gonna be storing my truck in a storage unit for 6 months. what all do i need to do to ensure proper storage for my truck?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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six months thats not to bad maybe put some fuel stablizer in you should be fine mine sat for 8 month with just diesel 911 so it wouldnt gel up ran fine after that
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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six months thats not to bad maybe put some fuel stablizer in you should be fine mine sat for 8 month with just diesel 911 so it wouldnt gel up ran fine after that
Cool. Thanks man! i cant wait to head to training!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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thanks for your service
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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thanks for your service
Your more than welcome! its a honor to serve this great country!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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fill the tank with fuel

change the oil

I would disconnect the batteries too

or just leave it with yer buddy so it can get excersised
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Whitmore
fill the tank with fuel

change the oil

I would disconnect the batteries too

or just leave it with yer buddy so it can get excersised
thanks for the info...but it will stay in storage..ive only been in texas about 2 months and dont really trust anyone to take care of my pride and joy..haha
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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bring it up here I will rod the **** out of it store it for free
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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thanks whitmore! ill be sure to keep you in mind if i cant store it down here!!
 
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