It is best to store your car in a warm garage with good ventilation at a temperature of about +5°C and a relative humidity of 50-70%.
If you don't have a garage, park your car in a covered parking lot or under a canopy to protect the body from direct sunlight and precipitation.
Wash the car thoroughly and wipe the body dry.
If there are traces of corrosion on the body, sand them down to the metal or treat them with a rust converter.
Touch up damaged paintwork with car enamel. If the old primer is damaged, apply a layer of primer to the metal before painting. At low temperatures, apply Movil or another preservative to the damaged areas. Apply car preservative or AV-70 car wax to the body.
Inspect the underbody and wheel arches. Apply anti-corrosion mastic to the damaged areas.
Drain the fluid from the washer reservoirs. Then turn on the washers to drain any remaining fluid from the hoses.
Check the density of the coolant in the cooling system, replace the liquid if necessary.
Start and warm up the engine (the coolant temperature should be at least 50°C). Stop the engine, remove the spark plugs and pour 25-30 g of engine oil into each hole. Then turn the engine crankshaft 10-15 revolutions and screw the spark plugs back in. This will protect the engine cylinders from corrosion.
If the car will be stored in an open parking lot or in an unheated garage, remove the battery and radio from it (radio). Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Loosen the alternator drive belt tension.
Remove the hot air supply hose to the air filter and cover the cold and hot air intake pipes in the filter with oiled rags.
To protect the engine compartment from dust, cover the engine with a tarpaulin or thick cloth.
Cover the exhaust pipe with an oiled rag to protect the exhaust system from moisture.
To protect the fuel tank from corrosion, fill it to the top with gasoline.
Place the vehicle on strong, stable supports so that the wheels do not touch the ground.
Cover the car with a cover. To avoid damaging the paintwork and to ensure ventilation under the cover, place soft pads at least 20 mm thick under the tarpaulin or install a roof rack.