2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 239

238 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE We recommend that you follow these guidelines for storing your vehicle for extended periods. • Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation inside the tank. If you plan to store your vehicle more than 2 months, add an anti-oxidant fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. • Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion related acids in the crankcase. • Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to at least -20°F (-29°C). • Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum pressure. (See page 158 for more information.) • Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish. • Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated location. • Move the wiper blades away from the windshield. • Block the wheels. Do not apply the Parking Brake. • Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires. Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and place them between the tires and concrete. This will prevent tire flat spotting. • For long-term storage, remove the tires and put the vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting. • If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing temperatures, either remove the battery and store it in a dry, well ventilated area or connect a trickle charger (1.5 Amp) with automatic shutdown / overcharge protection to the battery. However, do not leave the trickle charger hooked up to the battery without being plugged in to a 110 volt AC outlet, as this will result in further drain on the vehicle's battery. If the vehicle is not going to be driven in the next 3 weeks, perform the battery recharge procedure in the Service Manual.