Acura 2004 TSX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 296)

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the fuel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
If you need to park your car for an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a car
body wax to the painted surfaces
that mate with the door and trunk
seals.
Change the engine oil and filter
(see page
).
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
Cover the car with a ‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made from a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once
a month).
If you store your car for 12 months
or longer, have your Acura dealer
perform the inspections called for in
the 24 months maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page
).
The replacements called for in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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