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Did anyone else in here store their civic for the winter? If so what did you do to it before disconnecting the battery? I put mine up on jackstands, added sta-bil to the gas, put steel wool in the intake and the exhaust, and took off the wheels to remove extra weight from the suspension while it is in the air for an extended period of time. Does this sound like what I should have done? This is my first time storing a car so I am not sure. Please help me do a better job next time with your input. thanks

 
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Sounds okay to me [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I think there's a section in the manual about that stuff too

 
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It might also be a good idea to start the car and let it run for about 10-15 minutes once a week (or every two weeks). That keeps the fluids from sitting all winter long, which can also cause problems. Just an idea, I dunno if anyone wants to back me up on it

 
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If you don't have a battery tender, than you will DEFINITELY want to start the car up every couple weeks and let it run for a good 15-20 minutes. This also gives the block a chance to heat, and evaporate any condensation.

Also, leave a window open just a crack, so moisture and air inside the car doesn't turn stagnant. Also, on my S2000, I know the transmission must be in reverse, so you may want to look in your manual about that.

 
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Steel wool in the intake? Is that a good thing to do? Sounds risky.. like it might rust of sumptin.

 
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Yeah, I wouldn't do that either. Steel wool in the exhaust is okay. In the intake? Um, no. You don't want the engine to suck in those little steel fibers. Well, the filter would filter it, but still... I'de use a rag in the intake. Just remember to unplug both ends of the car before starting it! Hehe...

 
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get rid of the steel wool, my dad stores one of his cars for the winter and he gets a box of baking soda for the inside to help with moisture build up. He also buys the stuff which he puts in his gas tank so that the gas won't turn in the engine, this way when spring rolls around his car starts up again. He puts aluminum foil over the exhaust so nothin will crawl in as well as a piece on the steering wheel to remind him that it's covered. He's been doing this on his Z for a few years now and it's worked fine.

 
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i did, it's in a garage sleeping right now

 
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I think you're supposed to put small towels under the windshield wipers as well, but thats the exact same thing I did when I stored my car.

 
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The only good reason to put your car on jack stands, is if it's gonna sit for a year, or longer. But, seeing as our winter's are about 5 months. All I did was lay down sheets of plywood to park on. Believe it or not, but your suspension will (over time) absorb moisture through the concrete it's sitting on. The plywood prevents this. I also ensured I had a full tank of gas...and for good measure (just in case) I added water remover before filling it.
I put rags under the wiper blades so they don't stick. And I didn't bother blocking my exhaust cause it's parked in a BRAND new house. Ain't no critters in there.
Also....a lot of people don't know this. But starting up your car and letting it run for 20 min or so doesn't do what it's supposed to. What you really want to do, is heat up the entire engine (block,head). The only way to do this right, is to take it for a drive now and then. I take er for a rip every two weeks for a 30 min drive on the highway close by.
I did a lot of research on this...and realized a lot of people over do it. That "starting it, and let it idle for 20min" isn't good practice anymore. Actually I think I read that it did more harm than good.
Hope that helps you out man.

 
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Thanks to everyone that gave me a suggestion. There are some good ones. I will have to do that with the wiper blades. S2000 I will go to the dealer tomorrow and ask about putting the car in reverse. The car and the manual are at my dad's farm in Iron Ridge( about 50 miles) and the dealer is just down the road. Very good suggestion though. I put the steel wool inside of socks. The reason I put the wool in is that I heard mice will not eat through it, and my bro puts it in his snowmobiles every spring when he stores them. Again thanks to everyone who gave me advice.