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    Lightbulb 5 Long-Term Storage Considerations for Classic BMWs

    Proper storage is one of the most important responsibilities of owning a luxury vehicle. You need to protect your classic BMW from the elements and unwanted attention by housing it in a secure facility. You also need to address several mechanical factors before putting a vehicle away for an extended period. Here are five tips … Continue reading 5 Long-Term Storage Considerations for Classic BMWs →
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    Clearly Martin Banks has never had the pleasure of recommissioning a long standing car and simply regurgitates what he's read or heard elsewhere.
    For long term storage draining most of the fluids is best. Gasoline turns into varnish, coolant into corrosive sludge, brake fluid into jelly. Fresh engine, transmission and gearbox/diff oil should remain unless VERY long storage.
    One of his suggestions; "If you want to be extra careful, hold on to the spark plugs to prevent anyone from jumpstarting your vehicle and stealing it. Reinstall them when you return and drive off in a full, healthy BMW!" is beyond absurd.
    Leaving the combustion chambers open is asking, no begging, for trouble. Do so at your own peril.
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    If you’re going to remove the ignition coils so you can remove spark plugs…why not just stop at removing the ignition coils?


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