Not withstanding the special needs of the Volt when storing the car for several months, Florida is a hostile environment for all types of vehicles. If you park outside ants and other insects may colonize your car (they are looking for food and someplace that is dry.) Another problem is mildew. Trapped moisture and heat are a perfect combination for growing mold and mildew. I really don't have any suggestions except to drive the car regularly or find a climate controlled parking garage.
Another long term storage question 2017 Volt
Hello,
I am going to be leaving my 2017 Volt outside for 3 summer months in Miami (Daytime highs mid 90's, night time lows mid 80's.....). I have searched the forum posts on this subject, but they are a little confusing. For one, my owners manual has no information on long term storage, it only says to leave car plugged in when not using so battery is maintained at correct temperature. Many posts mention information that is in the owners manual...so I am out of luck.
My question is, did they change the software/hardware in the car so it is now correct to leave it plugged in? What is the proper way to leave it when it is hot outside? At this point I am thinking of leaving the battery at half charge and attaching a trickle charger to the battery terminals under the hood (which I assume is the other 12V system).
Thank you for any good answers....
I am going to be leaving my 2017 Volt outside for 3 summer months in Miami (Daytime highs mid 90's, night time lows mid 80's.....). I have searched the forum posts on this subject, but they are a little confusing. For one, my owners manual has no information on long term storage, it only says to leave car plugged in when not using so battery is maintained at correct temperature. Many posts mention information that is in the owners manual...so I am out of luck.
My question is, did they change the software/hardware in the car so it is now correct to leave it plugged in? What is the proper way to leave it when it is hot outside? At this point I am thinking of leaving the battery at half charge and attaching a trickle charger to the battery terminals under the hood (which I assume is the other 12V system).
Thank you for any good answers....
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