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Spridget Winter Storage Preparation



It's important to do these steps before
shutting down your Spridget this winter.

Lets start with cleaning

Sounds fun, right? No. That's because it isn't. But it's extremely important when preparing to store your Spridget for months. Look for areas where rust can develop and clean them thoroughly. Don't forget the underside of your car. Debris is most likely stuck in it and needs to be removed before storage. Do a normal cleaning of the interior and exterior and you could even give your car a coating of wax.

Lubricate everything you can

Oil the hinges, joints, and whatever you can on the steering components and suspension.

Changing your oil and oil filter is probably a no brainer

But in case you didn't know this is a crucial step in maintaining your Spridget engine. Dirty or clogged oil filters can cause damage to your engine so help yourself by replacing both the oil and the filter.

You should drain the fuel system of your Spridget

If you can do this by yourself that's great and more power to you, but everyone should use caution when performing this task. Fuel vapor is explosive and can linger around for long periods of time well after the completion. Use great ventilation where you're working and don't use matches, lighters, etc or anything with an open flame.

Check the coolant in your Spridget

If you don't have the proper mixture of coolant and water you could end up with.. (click for more)

Read the article here.