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I’m going to be leaving my 2015 Mini Cooper in our Las Vegas house’s garage for 6 - 9 weeks this summer. During that time it will not be driven. I’ve left it there before for up to 3 weeks at a time during the summer with no issues, but this time its longer. Right now the car is pretty low on gasoline. Should I fill the tank or leave it as is? Any other recommendations? Our garage generally stays about 10 - 20 degrees below outside temps so it may get as hot at 100 degrees during the time the car is sitting......
Modern cars can sit under reasonably protected conditions (the average garage) for 3-6 months without the slightest issue. Keep it on a battery tender if the battery isn't brand new and you want it to start on the first turn. Check fluids and tire pressures before driving it much, to be absolutely certain.
Keeping gas low and filling the tank afterward is a good, if mildly excessive protective measure. A tank of gas won't break down to any significant degree in 9-10 weeks.
There is next to no difference between a car sitting and being driven in equivalent weather. Driving around in Vegas sun will do far more damage to paint, interior etc. This will be a vacation for your Mini.
I’m going to be leaving my 2015 Mini Cooper in our Las Vegas house’s garage for 6 - 9 weeks this summer. During that time it will not be driven. I’ve left it there before for up to 3 weeks at a time during the summer with no issues, but this time its longer. Right now the car is pretty low on gasoline. Should I fill the tank or leave it as is? Any other recommendations? Our garage generally stays about 10 - 20 degrees below outside temps so it may get as hot at 100 degrees during the time the car is sitting......
Disconnect the battery or put it on a trickle charger. I guess you can go to a car wash and wash it and fill the tank of you want to but you don’t need to. 6 weeks won’t make a difference in the fuel
Nothing necessary. When letting a car sit for an extended period, keeping the gas tank full is usually better than leaving low. Less opportunity for rust to develop, but not likely a concern with newer vehicles.
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