Winter Storage Tips?
Hi everyone!
I'll be storing my Mk6 GTI for the winter in a couple of weeks, likely beginning of November as that's when the road salting starts here (Canada). I've never stored a car for winter, so I'm looking for guidance on things to consider!
The car will be in a garage, but I had still planned to put a car cover on it. - If anyone has recommendations on where in Canada to get a good quality car cover, please let me know!
I'm currently at 4000km on current oil, so I plan to do an oil change before storing it. I have a battery trickle charger.
I will likely only be able to see the car once a month from November, until it comes back out end of March/April. Each visit, should I be starting the car and letting it fully get up to temp? I've seen other posts mention that the wastegate can stick, so should I be trying to hit boost? (although may not be able to enter roadway due to salting!).
I have no idea if the garage the car will be in might have pests over the winter, so is there anything I can put near/under the car to deter mice? Also anything specific I should put in the car, such as moisture absorbers?
Thank you! :))