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28 John Mueller, PNWR TechEd Chair It is getting to be that time of year again. Halloween? Thanksgiving? No! It is 'Park your Porsche' time. Question… How do you properly park your Porsche from November to March? Yes, there is a proper way to park your Porsche for an extended period. The key term is 'for an extended period', meaning you will not be driving your car for several months. If this winter will be your first experience as a Porsche owner, you are probably wondering what I am talking about. Winter in the Northwest is cold, wet, overcast, and can be snowy and slippery. Many Porsche sportscar owners (356, 911, 914, 944, 928, 968, Boxster, Cayman, etc..) do not enjoy driving in this environ- ment and want to avoid being in an accident on slippery streets. They want to avoid subjecting their cars to the caustic chemicals that are often applied on streets to melt ice and snow. Yes, many Porsche owners, especially Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, and Taycan owners do drive their Porsche's in the Northwest all year long. #1. Clean outside and inside Wash and wax the exterior. Clean the interior, make sure no food is left in the glove box, door pockets, trunk or frunk. #2. Change oil and filter BEFORE putting your car into storage. Cut the used oil filter open and look for debris. Questions? Please read my September 2016 Spiel column #3. Top off liquids • Antifreeze – starting with 1997 cars use only Porsche #000-043-301-03 in a 40% solution. • Battery – Add deionized or distilled water – submerge battery plates – Battery overflow drain must be connected, flowing, and extend beyond bottom of car. • Power steering fluid. Use the correct fluid! • Brake fluid - DOT 4. #4. Inflate tires Use a good tire gauge. Over- inflate your tires by 10 to 15 psi. After storage you may experience some temporary flat spotting and some thumping for the first ten miles. #5. Fill fuel tank with 100% PURE gasoline. Fill tank as full as possible to eliminate air in the tank. Use 100% PURE gasoline without ethanol. To find 100% pure gas go to… http://pure-gas.org/index. jsp?stateprov=WA These steps will minimize water building-up in the gas tank and corroding fuel system parts. Yes… this is a big deal! #6. Park indoors in a dry location. A heated space is ideal. Consider placing a plastic drop cloth under the car to minimize moisture under the car. #7. Cover air intake and exhaust Stuff rags into the air intake and exhaust to prevent animals from entering. #8. Convertibles – close the top! TECH TALK: 17 Steps to Prepare your Porsche for Winter Photography by John Mueller. T E C H S E S S I O N NOVEMBER 2020 28 Craftsman Electronic Tire Gauge Battery jumping connection points