Comments on: 4 Steps to Winterize Your Porsche

By: 993C4S

993C4S — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:46:19 +0000

@Paul, Good point. If you look at this post http://993c4s.com/advise/mainenance-tips/how-to-winterize-your-porsche/ you can see that it is an updated version of this one. It includes a suggestion to put some type of desiccant in and around the car. In fact, I included a link to the ones I use.

@Dan, thanks!!. I’ve never even considered the AC. I’ve heard some say to simply put it on “recirculate” which closes off the system. Personally, I have never done a thing and the AC in my ’73 and my ’97 both function properly and I never have a problem come spring time. With that said I’ll do a little research and see if I can find anything more concrete.

@John, can I have a ride in your G5??? I’m sure those jet engines must wreak havoc on the paint….

By: Dan Creegan

Dan Creegan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:25:49 +0000

Great article! I have one question. How do you winterize the AC system? It’s my understanding that the AC needs to be run at least 5 minutes once a week or every other week. Otherwise the seals may dry out and cause a refrigerant leak. It is not an issue for me here in Southern California but it is for Porsche owners in the colder climates. I faithfully run my AC at least once a week.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:46:28 +0000

I agree. It was great to get a confirmation on the tire inflation. I discovered that a while back but had never heard of anyone else doing it. Everyone I’ve ever talked to stored their car “on blocks”. Another thing to consider is moisture, especially if you don’t have a heated garage and live in a damp climate. A concrete garage floor will wick moisture out of the ground like crazy. I put down cardboard, then plastic, then more card board and put the car on top of that. I then put several damp rid containers in and under the car. Lastly I put plastic over the covered car and tie the bottom plastic to the top plastic. Ever since I’ve done this, there isn’t the slightest bit of squeak in my brakes in spring.

By: John Richardson

John Richardson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:36:00 +0000

I keep mine in my airplane hangar right next to my Gulfstream 5 so it stays nice and warm when I fire up the jet engines thus no storage charges, so I use the insurance money I saved to buy more jet fuel.

By: 993C4S

993C4S — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:53:43 +0000

@John,

Agreed!! In fact, I wrote this article well over two years ago and have updated it considerably here http://porschepurist.com/advise/mainenance-tips/how-to-winterize-your-porsche/

In this most recent update, I suggest you might use the savings to offset your storage costs (assuming you don’t have the garage space).

By: John Richardson

John Richardson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:32:41 +0000

For those of us that live in “The Land Of Ice And Snow” and put our cars away-I have an early Christmas present for you. Call your insurance guy and have him put your car on comprehensive coverage only while the car is stored. Enjoy the insurance refund and do something nice for yourself with the refund.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:50:18 +0000

A few things, if you are going to wash the car, drive it for awhile before putting it away, you don’t want water collecting and sitting in a crevice all winter, driving will shake it off plus the wind will speed evaporation,

Also, I have no direct experience, but I have heard that putting a car cover on a dirty car in not good is not good for the finish,

And lastly, galvanizing is not foolproof, there are SCs out there with rusty areas, plus I don’t believe the doors, roofs, front fenders, bumpers, etc, are galvanised, just the basic lower shell, but if some one knows otherwise about the last, let us know, eh?

By: 993C4S

993C4S — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:53:24 +0000

Welcome to the site and I’m glad you were able to get your dream car!!!!!

Did you see this post about “Driving Your Porsche Through the Winter?

http://993c4s.com/advise/mainenance-tips/tips-for-preparing-and-driving-your-porsche-in-the-winter/

It should answer some questions for you and has a link to find great winter tires for your Porsche

By: Anastasio Evreniadis

Anastasio Evreniadis — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:48:24 +0000

Hello. My dream was for years to buy a Porsche. My dream came true 3 years ago. For the first 2 years…no rain, now snow, like a true baby. This year, I am ready to drive it all the way, thrue Wisconsin’s winter. I say it is not a baby anymore ! It is a C4S, 2007, with all the goodies, X51, full leather, Ceramic Brakes…and another…51 other factory options !!! Please let me know how to make it thru the winter and I need help, with a good set of true winter tires. Thank you, Anastasio.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:01:45 +0000

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