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• Coat unpainted surfaces in engine compartment with Mopar t General Purpose Lube MP-50, or equiv- alent, to prevent corrosion. • Fog engine combustion chambers and valve train with light lubricating oil, such as engine top oil. (1) Pour 120 ml (4 oz.) of engine oil in a open con- tainer. (2) Disconnect PCV hose from one valve cover. using a piece of short hose. (5) When exhaust starts to smoke, turn Off igni- tion switch. (6) Connect PCV hose to valve cover. returned to use. FUEL SYSTEM PREPARATION For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man- ual. On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or longer the following procedures are recommended to Fill the fuel tank to capacity to prevent condensa- tion from forming inside fuel tank. BRAKE SYSTEM PREPARATION For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man- ual. On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or longer the following procedures are recommended to • Do not apply parking brake during long term storage. • Inspect brake fluid reservoir for proper level, fill if necessary. • Do not contaminate braking discs with anticor- rosion material of any kind. REAR AXLE PREPARATION For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man- ual. On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or longer the following procedures are recommended to Turn rear wheel spindles several rotations once a month to circulate fluid through the differential. Cir- WHEELS AND TIRES PREPARATION For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man- ual. On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or longer the following procedures are recommended to Remove the wheels from the vehicle. Inflate the tires to the maximum pressure indicated on the tire INTERIOR TRIM PREPARATION For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man- ual. On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or longer the following procedures are recommended to • Empty and wash ash receiver. • Remove any articles from interior of vehicle that can emit odors. • Vacuum clean carpeted areas in passenger com- partment and trunk. • In humid regions, suspend a desiccant bag from the rear view mirror to absorb the moisture from the • Clean leather upholstery with Mopart Total Clean, or equivalent, and allow to dry overnight • If desired, dress the vinyl and leather interior components with Mopar t Leather and Vinyl Protec- tor, or equivalent. For deep cleaning and restoring BODY PREPARATION For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man- ual. On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or longer the following procedures are recommended to • Touch up or repair all chips and scratches in painted surfaces to avoid contaminating body sub- • Wash and wax exterior of vehicle and apply Mopar t Leather/Vinyl Protector, or equivalent, to exterior rubber and vinyl components. • If vehicle is stored indoors, cover with a flannel car cover to protect the finish. • If the vehicle is stored outdoors, cover with a ventilated weatherproof car cover with a soft lining. 0 - 12 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE ZB VEHICLE STORAGE (Continued) |