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At the end of 2022, I'm planning on storing my 2005 Toyota Sienna with 100,000 miles. It's getting detailed and waxed along with a quality car cover that is going to be stored in my garage. I plan on taking out the battery and leaving the car on 4 jack stands. Now for the oil...since it's going to be stored for 2 years, shall I drain the oil and leave the engine empty being that motor oil breaks down from 6 months to a year? What about fuel? Shall I leave the tank empty or fill it up with fuel stabalizer?


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Leave the fuel tank full with stabilizer and leave all the oils in too to keep things from Rusty the rest are doing all correctly


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If it's getting stored for two years I'd put the battery back in once a month & let it run for a bit once it's up to operating temp to prevent any surface rust in the engine. Last thing you want is a cylinder getting light rust & possibly damaging the rings.

Also if its been a while since you've done the coolant, a flush would be a good idea.

In two years you'd be surprised what can happen internally if it's just sitting.


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