There are many discussions going on on how to store your snowmobile the right way during the off season, which means no use for five months at least. Quite understandably, proper storing measures really does impact your snowmobile’s degree of performance the next time you set out for the next roll of the winter season.

First thing you need to do is find a suitable location for your snowmobile the moment winter starts to wane. Location is important. If you have plans of storing at at home, make sure your storing facility is clean and dry and not exposed to sunlight and other weather elements.

Provided you have the location that you need, next thing you need to do is wax the whole exterior of your snowmobile. Make sure your waxing your machine as if you are going to some car show. A good waxing session prevents dust from settling on your snowmobile’s frame, aside from making it look really good.

There have been ongoing discussions as to whether it is good to leave the fuel tank full or drain for the off use months. A full fuel tank is not vulnerable to condensation in the tank while the snowmobile is in storage. On the other hand, rust formation is not likely to happen in an empty fuel tank. To really get the best of both worlds, it would do you good if you replace your old fuel with a fresh stock. Also you need to add fluid stabilizers to keep your engine tank from deteriorating. The same goes to the engine oil, brake fluid, and engine coolant.

Remove the skis and tracks and keep them in an elevated portion in the storage area. This will keep them from rotting. Also, it is best to plug any openings such as the air box inlet and exhaust outlet to prevent mice and other critters to get comfortable with your snowmobile.

Take the spark plugs off and coat them with fresh engine oil as well as filling each cylinder with the same substance. This prevents rust damage and corrosion.

You should also disconnect your battery from your snowmobile and have your engine connect to a trickle charger to keep it alive. Prolonged non-use has a deprecating effect in the engine, so you should periodically let your engine run.

An essential thing to do is to have your snowmobile serviced by the mechanics before you ready it for storage. This step will help you find out if your vehicle has problems that need to be remedied before actually storing it for a long time.