Not driving your car

babyontheway
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:14:55 +0000

It takes the weight off of the wheel bearings and suspension components,



It doesn’t hurt the suspension or wheel bearings to bear the weight of the vehicle. After all, the suspension and wheel bearings normally bear the weight of the vehicle every day sitting in the driveway and while driving. It’s not like driving the vehicle takes the load off the suspension or wheel bearings.

As to flat tires, bias ply tires of years ago used to develop flat spot if they sat too long. We’ve long switched to steel belted radial tires which don’t develop flat spots.



changing the oil and filter right before it is stored because old oil is very acidic and can sludge up, draining the radiator fluid if you have aluminum engine parts, and releasing the tension off of the engine belts.



Again, none of these things are necessary…