Advice & tips :Santro xing not going to be moved for 3 months

Sudan_NFS · 1st April 2010, 19:09

I need some advice on my santro which is going to be left standing for 3 months from now.I did a regular 6 month services just a week back.
I have a great fear in removing the batteries because when it is fitted again and if the person doesn't fit's it properly then it would be great issue.

Looking for a much need advice so that nothing goes wrong.

aargee · 1st April 2010, 20:48

Sudan - No worries, get the battery checked at the nearest authorized battery dealer & top up if required; remove the battery & most importantly, mount it on a wooden stand or stool.
Fixing the battery back is a child's play & it can be done easily; let me know if you want a DIY & I can post it for you.
I'm did the same when I was away for 3 months; when I came back & connected the battery, the car started just fine.

Edit - Provide a free pick up & drop & tip the guy at the battery dealer, he'll most probably be able to do it.

samsag12 · 1st April 2010, 20:55

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Originally Posted by aargee

Sudan - No worries, get the battery checked at the nearest authorized battery dealer & top up if required; remove the battery & most importantly, mount it on a wooden stand or stool.
Fixing the battery back is a child's play & it can be done easily; let me know if you want a DIY & I can post it for you.
I'm did the same when I was away for 3 months; when I came back & connected the battery, the car started just fine.

Edit - Provide a free pick up & drop & tip the guy at the battery dealer, he'll most probably be able to do it.

+1 to what aargee said. Just remove the battery from the car store it in a dry place. If you want then you can spray some type of deterrent which keeps the rats and other strangers away from your car.

sachinj12 · 1st April 2010, 21:20

I might be sound a bit stupid, what about the tyres? How do you protect them when not used for long periods?

Hashim · 1st April 2010, 21:38

1. Disconnect the battery, just take out the Negative Terminal (-) Black wire from battery. When you come after 3 months, just connect it back. Before this get the battery water level topped and battery fully charged.

2. Unscrew all the spark plugs and put 2 - 3 drops of engine oil in each hole and put the spark plugs back.

3. Put the car on jack and place wooden blocks under the chassis such that when you remove the jack, the wheels are slightly above the ground and do not touch it.

4. Clean the car both inside and outside and see if there is no edible stuff inside your car which can attract mice etc. Interior should be dry and not damp at all otherwise it will develop fungus.

greenhorn · 1st April 2010, 21:40

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...dos-donts.html

Eddy · 1st April 2010, 22:14

Thanks Greenie !

Please continue in the thread mentioned above.

1st April 2010, 19:09	#1
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	Advice & tips :Santro xing not going to be moved for 3 months I need some advice on my santro which is going to be left standing for 3 months from now.I did a regular 6 month services just a week back. I have a great fear in removing the batteries because when it is fitted again and if the person doesn't fit's it properly then it would be great issue. Looking for a much need advice so that nothing goes wrong. Last edited by Sudan_NFS : 1st April 2010 at 19:12.
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1st April 2010, 20:48	#2
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,643 Times	Sudan - No worries, get the battery checked at the nearest authorized battery dealer & top up if required; remove the battery & most importantly, mount it on a wooden stand or stool. Fixing the battery back is a child's play & it can be done easily; let me know if you want a DIY & I can post it for you. I'm did the same when I was away for 3 months; when I came back & connected the battery, the car started just fine. Edit - Provide a free pick up & drop & tip the guy at the battery dealer, he'll most probably be able to do it. Last edited by aargee : 1st April 2010 at 20:53.
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1st April 2010, 21:20	#4
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 168 Times	I might be sound a bit stupid, what about the tyres? How do you protect them when not used for long periods?
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1st April 2010, 21:38	#5
Hashim BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aligarh Posts: 449 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	1. Disconnect the battery, just take out the Negative Terminal (-) Black wire from battery. When you come after 3 months, just connect it back. Before this get the battery water level topped and battery fully charged. 2. Unscrew all the spark plugs and put 2 - 3 drops of engine oil in each hole and put the spark plugs back. 3. Put the car on jack and place wooden blocks under the chassis such that when you remove the jack, the wheels are slightly above the ground and do not touch it. 4. Clean the car both inside and outside and see if there is no edible stuff inside your car which can attract mice etc. Interior should be dry and not damp at all otherwise it will develop fungus.
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1st April 2010, 21:40	#6
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...dos-donts.html
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1st April 2010, 22:14	#7
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,305 Times	Thanks Greenie ! Please continue in the thread mentioned above.
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