Winter Storage

[Sdrury]

Gentlemen, I need to know how to store my Ram for the winter ( October to April. ) In Syracuse , NY the temperatures can go between 60 and -10 degrees. thanks Steve

 

[illflem]

My 3500 has been parked outside for the winter all it's life, it starts right up and goes back to work just fine every April. All I've done beforehand is change the oil, air the tires and fill the tank with diesel with additive, I use Howe's. It's best if you can start it and bring it to operating temperature every couple of weeks but there have been years where mine was buried so deep in snow that I didn't want hassle digging it out so it went unstarted for over three months, still no problem. It's better if you can park it under cover. I also scatter sheets of Bounce dryer papers in the cab and under the hood, it keeps mice from moving in and messing with the wiring.

 

[Alan Reagan]

In addition to Illflem's recommendation, you may also want to add the biocide in addition to fuel stabilizer. If there is any moisture in the bottom of the tank, you can get a nasty algae growing in the fuel that is a PITA to get out. I don't know what you plan on doing about your batteries but you should consider a trickle charge or even removing them for the winter and storing them in a warmer place.