1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

Storing the Gar
If the car is to be stored for any length of time it is important
that a few precautions be taken to protect it from
deterioration. Blocking up the car to take the weight off
of the tires and placing a cover over the entire body will protect
the tires and finish. The engine and the storage battery,
however, require special attention.
The engine should be run until it is thoroughly warm.
The filter bowl should then be removed (see page 47) and the
engine run until all of the gasoline is drawn out of the pump
and the carburetor. The gasoline tank should be drained.
Oil should be injected into the cylinders while the engine
is still warm. This may be done by pouring two or three
tablespoonsful of engine oil into the spark plug holes. Cranking
the engine a few times after that is done will distribute
the oil evenly over the pistons and cylinder walls. The cooling
system should then be drained.
The battery should be fully charged and the solution
should be at the proper level. The battery should be disconnected
to avoid discharge through insulation leaks. If
possible, arrangements should be made to have the battery
charged from an outside source every two months during
the storage period.
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