Lincoln Nautilus: Storing Your Vehicle / Removing Your Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
- We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
- Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
- Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
- Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
- Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
- Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
- Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
- Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
- If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, the following maintenance
recommendations ensures your vehicle stays
in good operating condition...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the vehicle
from the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise. On vehicles with no original
equipment floor covering insulation, do not
carry passengers in a manner that permits
prolonged skin contact with..
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap. The center
electrode ceramic insulator surface is often a matte or dull finish and
pure white in color. The external primary insulator is often a polished
white ceramic with appropriate stamping ..