Munchy

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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

rx 8speciale

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

Huey52

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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.

Munchy

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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.

Huey52

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

invasion08

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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.