So what does every1 do to their Monte to get ready for Winter?
yes, I say storage garage but yes storage units there are some in the town 7 miles away where my parents n grandparents live and there are some in my town, I like the ones in town here because then I can check on her every so often or start her up once in awhile and I know shes in a dry safe place 
Monte Of The Month - February 2010
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 11,981
From: Pittsburgh, PA
you won't be able to use the battery tender on yours then! I was looking for anything for anything around 3-4k, maybe an s-10 4x4 or a 98-99 Monte Z34, if I find an s-10, it most likely will be beat and have a ton of miles though? I wouldn't mind getting a Z34 Monte for winter either.
there are some garages with outlets but yes most likely i wont be able to use that 
but I can just pull the battery if needed. Off topic but does anyone know where I can buy like a bulk pack of Octanefule boost stuff, i heard its bad to use ethanol fuel so i usually ad a bottle of it every so often when i fill up. well my ? is shoudl i just use regular that has no ethanol rather than plus and if so what should i do I thought u were suppose to use as close as u can to 92 octance for the supercharged models? anyone got an explanation pls
but I can just pull the battery if needed. Off topic but does anyone know where I can buy like a bulk pack of Octanefule boost stuff, i heard its bad to use ethanol fuel so i usually ad a bottle of it every so often when i fill up. well my ? is shoudl i just use regular that has no ethanol rather than plus and if so what should i do I thought u were suppose to use as close as u can to 92 octance for the supercharged models? anyone got an explanation pls
Monte Of The Month -- March 2013
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,442
From: michigan
12 Tips for Storing Vehicles
I found this on google and there are some good points here.
Get it out of the elements! No amount of precautions will protect a car that is stored outside where the sun, rain, or snow will beat on it day in and day out. Put it under a canopy or keep it in the garage.
Keep the fuel fresh. When gasoline sits, it can break down and form gum and varnish, which will clog a fuel system. What's more, any moisture left in the system can cause rust. The solution: Add a container of fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, then fill the tank to the top right before putting the vehicle into storage. The short drive home from the gas station will circulate the stabilized fuel throughout the system, keeping the gas fresh and the system safe until the vehicle is ready to ride again.
Don't let the cooling system freeze during the winter. Drain the system (including the radiator) and refill it with a rust-inhibiting antifreeze.
Change the oil. It's important to remove any acid, moisture and other contaminants from an engine by changing the oil and filter before putting a vehicle to sleep for the winter. It's okay to use the same-viscosity oil as usual, as long as the oil contains corrosion protection.
Avoid flat-spotting the tires. A vehicle that sits for a long period of time can ruin a set of radial tires. The best way to save those expensive tires is to store the vehicle up on jack stands. Some people also may want to remove the vehicle's wheels and tires—or let some air out of the tires to reduce strain on the shocks and other suspension components.
Keep the battery alive. When a battery loses its charge over time, it can freeze and explode. To avoid a dangerous mess, hook up a battery charger/maintainer, which will keep the battery properly charged, no matter how long the vehicle sits.
Protect the paint. Give the vehicle a good washing before it's put away for the winter to remove any road salt or grunge, and be sure to dry it thoroughly, too. Then apply a protective coat of wax. Finally, slip on a breathable cloth car cover. (Plastic covers will trap condensation and provide a fertile breeding ground for rust.)
Check the insurance. Just because a vehicle is sitting undriven doesn't mean liability coverage is unnecessary. What if someone pushes the car, and it winds up rolling down the driveway and into the neighbor's brand-new Mercedes? Collision and theft coverage can be important, too.
Prevent rust. Unpainted metal surfaces, from engine parts to tailpipes, can use a good coat of rust inhibitor.
Protect vinyl, leather and rubber. If the vehicle will be stored in a dry climate, it's wise to apply a preservative to prevent seats, armrests and dash pads from cracking.
Provide critter protection. All kinds of small animals find vehicle wiring, seats and carpet delectable, and they think cars and trucks make a nice den, too. To keep critters out, place mothballs inside a vehicle, including under the dash, and cover the tailpipe. Or, for total protection, store the vehicle inside a cocoon that seals it completely from the elements.
Store convertibles with the top up. Convertible tops can actually shrink if they are left in the down position for an extended period of time.
I found this on google and there are some good points here.
Get it out of the elements! No amount of precautions will protect a car that is stored outside where the sun, rain, or snow will beat on it day in and day out. Put it under a canopy or keep it in the garage.
Keep the fuel fresh. When gasoline sits, it can break down and form gum and varnish, which will clog a fuel system. What's more, any moisture left in the system can cause rust. The solution: Add a container of fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, then fill the tank to the top right before putting the vehicle into storage. The short drive home from the gas station will circulate the stabilized fuel throughout the system, keeping the gas fresh and the system safe until the vehicle is ready to ride again.
Don't let the cooling system freeze during the winter. Drain the system (including the radiator) and refill it with a rust-inhibiting antifreeze.
Change the oil. It's important to remove any acid, moisture and other contaminants from an engine by changing the oil and filter before putting a vehicle to sleep for the winter. It's okay to use the same-viscosity oil as usual, as long as the oil contains corrosion protection.
Avoid flat-spotting the tires. A vehicle that sits for a long period of time can ruin a set of radial tires. The best way to save those expensive tires is to store the vehicle up on jack stands. Some people also may want to remove the vehicle's wheels and tires—or let some air out of the tires to reduce strain on the shocks and other suspension components.
Keep the battery alive. When a battery loses its charge over time, it can freeze and explode. To avoid a dangerous mess, hook up a battery charger/maintainer, which will keep the battery properly charged, no matter how long the vehicle sits.
Protect the paint. Give the vehicle a good washing before it's put away for the winter to remove any road salt or grunge, and be sure to dry it thoroughly, too. Then apply a protective coat of wax. Finally, slip on a breathable cloth car cover. (Plastic covers will trap condensation and provide a fertile breeding ground for rust.)
Check the insurance. Just because a vehicle is sitting undriven doesn't mean liability coverage is unnecessary. What if someone pushes the car, and it winds up rolling down the driveway and into the neighbor's brand-new Mercedes? Collision and theft coverage can be important, too.
Prevent rust. Unpainted metal surfaces, from engine parts to tailpipes, can use a good coat of rust inhibitor.
Protect vinyl, leather and rubber. If the vehicle will be stored in a dry climate, it's wise to apply a preservative to prevent seats, armrests and dash pads from cracking.
Provide critter protection. All kinds of small animals find vehicle wiring, seats and carpet delectable, and they think cars and trucks make a nice den, too. To keep critters out, place mothballs inside a vehicle, including under the dash, and cover the tailpipe. Or, for total protection, store the vehicle inside a cocoon that seals it completely from the elements.
Store convertibles with the top up. Convertible tops can actually shrink if they are left in the down position for an extended period of time.
Monte Of The Month -- June 2012
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,026
From: Iowa
I'm with chibi on this one. I don't have the $$ for a second car so mine gets driven in the winter unfortunately I don't even change the wheels because they are my only set. I try and keep it washed as much as possible, but quite honestly it gets beat up in the winter. All that snow and salt is not good for it. And it's starting to show in the quarters and wheel wells.
I don't even change the wheels because they are my only set. I try and keep it washed as much as possible, but quite honestly it gets beat up in the winter. All that snow and salt is not good for it. And it's starting to show in the quarters and wheel wells.
I hear ya there, If I didnt have a loan I'd only have one car, thankfully I have a loan through my grandparents so if I miss a payment I don't get bad credit, I've had a loan at banks twice and never missed a payment but Since I recently moved into an apartment it was either truck payment or rent payment and that became hard to balance, I only owe $4000 on my new car though, but its good to hear tips on how to keep my first monte in ok shape going through winters, paint sealer though? where would I get it?