P500 Winterizing a P500?

[bowhunterbill]

My wife asked me if the P500 needs anything done to get it ready for a Montana winter. It will be in an unheated pole barn.

I’m not sure- for example do I need an oil pan heater?


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[Hondasxs]

Dont take my advice. We dont winterize around here. But if I did I might do these things.

I would make sure it has a full tank of gas. There is reports of the fuel pump corroding when condensation gathers inside. Fill with Nonethonl or maybe a stabilizer.
Also some type of rodent protection. Mothballs maybe.
Is there electricity. Maybe an Automatic trickle charger or remove the battery into a heated location to save it.

Not sure about the oil. Dont think it will freeze but will extreme cold break it down? I dont know.

Maybe someone with actual experience will chime in.
Thanks.

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[jwfirebird]

like he said, stabil and if you dont have bring the battery some where that does for the battery trickle charger

 

[Eltobgi]

Tracks, enclosed cab, small electric heater, snow plow, led lights, and a full tank of gas (as needed or every other day)

 

[sporttrac4x4]

Full tank of gas with stabilizer in it battery tender connected to battery.d-CON rat glue traps in the Barn. Put a plug in the exhaust pipe. And cover the intake

 

[JCart]

Tracks, enclosed cab, small electric heater, snow plow, led lights, and a full tank of gas (as needed or every other day)

Totally on point @Eltobgi, only thing I’d add is a auxiliary battery for the winch and LED lights using a mini Blue Sea add a battery kit. Not as hard on the stock battery if you are ploughing snow lots at night. Mine stays outside all winter although it does have a cover on it. Sometimes as a treat I’ll throw on the battery charger just for sport.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Thanks. I’m looking for a snow plow/ winch so it will be used, as needed.

With our first snow of the year last night, I need to step-up the search.


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[Alan aka Davinci]

Make sure your antifreeze is up to handling the cold and like others said battery tender and fuel stabilizer.

 

[JCart]

I purchased the KFI 66” blade that angles, Winch mount and push tubes with a Superwinch 45s (4500lbs) with synthetic line. Has worked excellent for 3 winter, very robust gear, made in USA. Superwinch is a stout winch uses less amperage then the 3500 series.
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[906UP]

Just for fun I tried to start mine last year when it was -25f actual outside, Donkey was in an unheated pole barn so maybe -20f inside, I let the pump prime and it barely turned over once before it fired off and purred like a kitten.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Make sure your antifreeze is up to handling the cold and like others said battery tender and fuel stabilizer.

I’m assuming the factory anti-freeze used is ok for cold regions?


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[tincangob]

A winch adds a lot of draw on the winch if used much so be mindful of that. I live is Wisconsin and haven't had a winter problem except for mice, and I run it once a month or so. I do add a little Stabil, and give it a charge once in a long time (no electric in my storage area for a tender). Mice have built nests in the engine compartment, and they can sure do damage if left unchecked. They actually put my lawn tractor out of commission a few years ago since they are attracted to some of the coverings on the wiring.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Thanks


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[bowhunterbill]

I went to Honda dealer today. Owner said:

- Put on a battery tender. Bring battery inside if P5 will not be used.

- Drive and use up most of the fuel, and fill tank with ethanol-free gas, add Sta-bil fuel stabilizer.

- Engine block heater not needed (this is Montana)

I think there is a Honda part 41670-HPE-000 Quick Connect to attach to battery? Are any battery tenders better than others?


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[JollyJoker]

Both the Battery tender junior or the Mroinge trickle charger work very well and both come with a connector you can hook on to the battery for a quick connector. Amazon.

 

[sporttrac4x4]

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0128-Maintain-Damaging/dp/B00068XCQU/?tag=sxsweb24-20
This is what I use. I have a Junior battery tender too but not as good. This will work for any thing with a regular 12 voult battery.

 

[tincangob]

I don't have power in the storage shed that I store my P1000-3, and I may use it a few times a month during the winter for short rides. I try to give it a charge before I put it away about every 6 weeks, and I've never had a problem. Normally putting a battery on charge after 6 or 8 weeks of being idle doesn't require much of a charge at all. However, thinking about getting stranded out on a trail far from help, I've decided to buy one of those jump start lithium battery gadgets. You can buy one for $50 on up, and many will also inflate tires. So for a few bucks you can help resolve two major problems that you could experience on you ATV / UTV - dead battery, flat tire, and many have a light too. I plan on buying a Stanley 1000/500 (J5C09) for $68 from Walmart (advice is welcomed). Reviews on these jump starters seem to vary. It seems like a near necessity to me. I know my winch could easily drain my battery down quickly, and this seems to be as good of a solution as the 2 battery kits that are available.

 

[tomcj2]

The STANLEY 1000/500 Amp Jump Starter w/120 PSI Compressor is not a lithium ion battery. It is lead acid

 

[tincangob]

The STANLEY 1000/500 Amp Jump Starter w/120 PSI Compressor is not a lithium ion battery. It is lead acid

Is that bad or good? What would your recommend? I don't pretend to know much these Jump Starters other than they sound like a great thing to have in your emergency kit.
Thanks.

 

[Mudder]

Some amazing temps. P500 - Coldest temps for cold engine start up?