B1.8T

I am about to leave my car outside, untouched for 4 months so I have been reading about the precautions that I will need to take. I read that i should change my coolant as well as the transmission, transfer case, and differential fluids before leaving her. I have 80,000 miles on the car incase that is relevant.

First, is it necessary to change all of these fluids.
-if so, what coolant should i get, transmition fluid...?

-also, any ideas of a cheap place to get a trickle charger?

RKA

When you get back, change the oil/filter, and take it for a good run on the highway to burn off any condensation that may have accumulated elsewhere.

Porsche dealer sells inexpensive trickle chargers I believe. I paid $60 or so for some fancy charger from Walmart (of all places). I think you'll get away with 1/2 that amount at the P car dealer (or order from an online Porsche parts supplier).

leosphere

can't forget some Sta-Bil in the fuel

RKA

or just fill the tank

Im@wesome~ out!

let it run for a bit.. then fill the tank half way.

that way you never have stagnant gas

4Driver4

You want a float charger, not a trickle charger.

B1.8T

In the FAQ i read to fill the tank, put in stabilizer and run it for a couple of min.

also says to connect battery to trickle charger?

who is right?

quattro nole (Jeff)

Full tank with stabilizer ftw. I learned this from many years as a boat owner.

quattro nole (Jeff)

when the battery has a full charge. You don't want to boil off the electrolyte by over charging it.

Im@wesome~ out!

our sleds sit for 6 months of the year.. no problem yet