Storing the car at the end of the month for the winter season (4-5 months).

I was gonna do an oil + filter change before AND after storage, but I was wondering about the tranny and diff fluid. Should I do it before or after storage?

Like I said, the car will sit until about March.

Thanks

 

No need to change tranny and diff , i will take the battery out and change the engine oil.

 

Concur, no need to change the tranny/diff'l fluid for storage. As I have 1k miles left on my oil change interval (3k) I won't be doing that either. I will plug in my Battery Tender however.

As I take out my '8 for exercise on snow/salt/sand-free Winter weekend days mine is more semi-hibernation however.

 

Sorry, don't think I was very clear on my question.

Essentially, I NEED to change my fluids, should I do it now or after storage?

Didn't mean to say if it was necessary during storage.

 

Sure, go ahead now. Never put off until tomorrow.... especially when it comes to automotive maintenance (or any mechanical system for that matter).

 

It doesnt matter if you do it now or in march. Its really up to you. I would do it now so when march comes around you can start it up and drive, and not have to worry about changing them. I would change your oil and oil filter in march though.