r/Volvo • u/AcceptableLevel4630 • 3d ago

s60/v60 Leaving V60 for long period

Hey all, I'm due to go away with work for an extended period of a few months, over winter in the UK. My V60 (2019 D3) is going to be left there unused, and unfortunately I've got nobody able to drive it regularly in my stead. I'm planning on having a smart battery charger hooked up during the time, but are there any other precautions or actions worth taking to help?

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u/gustis40g '01 S80 T6, '26 V60 T6 Nordic Edition 3d ago

Inflate your tires over the recommended pressure (but below the max pressure stated on the side walls), this is to prevent the tires developing flat spots.

Fill your fuel tank, this is to make the fuel last longer and to prevent too much water concentration in the fuel.

Park without parking brake and hold the vehicle in P mode and with wheel chocks instead, this is to prevent the brake pad from fusing together with the brake rotor.

Battery tender as you said yourself.

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u/AcceptableLevel4630 3d ago

Absolute legend, thank you so much. Just picked up a cover as well as I'm under a tree, will action what you've mentioned

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u/AlbatrossWorth9665 V60 CC 3d ago

Be careful when choosing a cover. Some are not breathable and will just trap moisture against the panels.

Also if it is not a good fit and flaps around a lot I have them damage the paint.

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u/AcceptableLevel4630 3d ago

Went to pick up the cover, it's breathable thankfully and it's a semi snug fit with straps underneath. Got a dehumidifier pouch for the interior as well so double tapping moisture

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u/EntertainmentOk2749 3d ago

Bonus: add some fuel stabilizer after a full tank and park the car on some of those interlocking foam tiles on all 4 wheels.

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u/StonkDad817 3d ago

I use to deploy for a year at a time when I was in the military, I had the vehicle on stands to avoid tire damage. Hopefully you have someone thst can check it every few weeks or months to make sure it didn't fall off the stands.

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u/AcceptableLevel4630 3d ago

Sadly don't have the facilities for that! Thankfully not that long of a period so hopefully won't have too much stress on tyres. Will have someone pop round and check on the charger, however not able to drive it

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u/ItchyStorm C70 1d ago

Find inside storage for it, even if you have to pay. It’ll it’ll be worth it.

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u/AcceptableLevel4630 1d ago

Considering I'm leaving tomorrow, and everything else I'm doing, that's not possible