Proper Winterization - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

IceMan8247 · 6th November 2007, 16:15

I plan on storing my 2001 M5 (60k miles) in an un-heated garage all winter (in northern MA). What do you recommend I do to ensure the car runs well in the spring?

I was planning on using an intelligent battery maintainer, and starting the car periodically (to fully warm up the motor). Should I also run the AC?

Michael_s · 6th November 2007, 16:18

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Originally Posted by IceMan8247

I plan on storing my 2001 M5 (60k miles) in an un-heated garage all winter (in northern MA). What do you recommend I do to ensure the car runs well in the spring?

I was planning on using an intelligent battery maintainer, and starting the car periodically (to fully warm up the motor). Should I also run the AC?

1) fuel stabilizer
2) Car cover
3) trickle charger
4) park the car on carpet to avoid flat spots

DouglasABaker · 6th November 2007, 17:41

If it is good for Corvettes then it is good for our cars:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/care/storage.html

Comprehensive, includes explanations, and backed by both the factory as well as a leading Corvette expert...

Doug