james2747
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- E270 CDI 2003
My 'other half' has a SLK 350 that is her pride and joy (purchased 8 years ago) but it only comes out to play in the summer months. I would say it is in excellent condition.
Its a 2006 year and done 36,000 miles and only does about 1,500 miles a year. (Her everyday car is an old Mini!)
Its getting near the time its put away for winter …. till the sun comes out again next year.
For the last 8 years of 'hibernation' I put it in garage, inflate tyres to 45 p.s.i. (to minimise any flat spots setting in) and connected it to a CTEK trickle charger, cover it with a proper car dust cover and that is it for about 6 months.
I'm just concerned that this isn't very thorough …. should I be taking plugs out and squirting oil in the bores … or jacking it up completely to take weight off tyres.
Oil gets changed every 2 years even though its doing about 3,000 miles during changes.
Brake fluid changed 3 years ago, so probably due another change when it comes out of hibernation next year.
Any suggestions welcomed on any 'extras' I should be doing.
Its a 2006 year and done 36,000 miles and only does about 1,500 miles a year. (Her everyday car is an old Mini!)
Its getting near the time its put away for winter …. till the sun comes out again next year.
For the last 8 years of 'hibernation' I put it in garage, inflate tyres to 45 p.s.i. (to minimise any flat spots setting in) and connected it to a CTEK trickle charger, cover it with a proper car dust cover and that is it for about 6 months.
I'm just concerned that this isn't very thorough …. should I be taking plugs out and squirting oil in the bores … or jacking it up completely to take weight off tyres.
Oil gets changed every 2 years even though its doing about 3,000 miles during changes.
Brake fluid changed 3 years ago, so probably due another change when it comes out of hibernation next year.
Any suggestions welcomed on any 'extras' I should be doing.