How do you guys “winterize” your Pony?

[_zOmbIE_]

Many in snow/winter regions use their Pony all year round. If you do it right, use common sense, and have it well equipped for the snow,; they handle well and can go anywhere:

However, if not keen on using it in the snow....

If it's an outdoors Pony, you can cover it (many available selections of cover styles and prints):

or not cover it:

If you have the option, store it indoors:

Or if it's a dedicated Race Horse, some have trailers:

Or if not constricted by HOA/Condo/Apt. by-laws, and if you have the extra space on your residential property, you can always install a Pony Port if permanent indoor storage is not a possibility:

Always keep it topped off with fuel:

and other essential fluids:

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I have a different kind of horse to ride in the winter

 

[TrackMeisterWannabe]

I like to change the oil just before running Stabil through the fuel system before long term storage so the combustion byproducts are less numerous.

 

[SINBUSTER007]

probably ditto from my side compared to all the others...

jack stands to get car off ground (or no-flat ramps) i use both
battery tender
stabil in gas tank (full tank recommended)
make sure you have new oil in and all fluids checked.
leave it sit.
battery tender will keep it charged for first start when you go out in 6mo.
(i also have mine in heated garage, at least 1 of them but both sit on battery tender all winter)

no issues so far (been doing this since 2006)

 

[SINBUSTER007]

if i get time i take the wheels off too...but not necessary. mostly for cleaning, then i put them back on but with kids and busy life (as most of you know) doing it all in 1 day is not happening...

 

[Vlad Soare]

This is how I winterize my pony:

Nokian WR A4. Best winter tyre short of a studded one.

 

[stang-man]

Move to Florida, as an added bonus, you can run summer only tire year round

 

[TrackMustang]

Live in SoCal. You can drive summer tires all year round and all you have to do is give up your freedoms, be surrounded by way too many people, tons of traffic, pollution, liberal nonsense, get fired for political views, surround yourself with homeless on drugs, pay way too much in taxes and not be able to mod your car like you want. Perfect!

 

[Gnatsum21]

We have 2 seasons in south Florida, "dry season" and "wet season".

 

[LOL WUT]

“BATTERY TENDER“
Question is mostly related to the newer cars with all the electronic crap we have. I realize there are several replies on other posts but wanted to ask here. - ground will go to chassis but are you connecting + positive directly to the battery or a fuse box block. Owners Manual isn’t specific on the positive side, only negative side

Positive connection in the fuse box on the post closest to the battery is how I’ve always done mine.

 

[KingKona]

How do you guys “winterize” store your Pony?

FIFY.

I actually winterize my car; fresh oil, new wiper blades, winter mix in the windshield washer solvent reservoir. Get it ready for winter driving.

 

[Mspider]

I have been using the Car jacket for 7 years and my undercarriage is as clean as the day it rolled off the assembly line.
Change oil, remove battery, top off fuel add Stabil. dryer sheets (under hood, trunk, cabin and under the car) Zip it up and wait for spring!
https://www.carbag.com/carjacket/

what size do you have?

 

[313_S550]

I thought winterize just meant throwing on some blizzaks but I guess I'm the only one dailying mine

 

[MyStang]

what size do you have?

 

[Zrussian13]

Two things happen in the winter out here. I don't have to wash it as much because the monsoons are gone and I get to ring her out deeper in the triple digits more often since the temps aren't in the 110s. Good days are coming!

 

[HolubS]

I bolt on my winter wheels with Michelin Ice-X tires and continue to smile every time I drive her!