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Leaving the car for 8 months
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 3:52 AM
Ok this is a little early since im not scheduled to deploy agian till middle next year. What should I do to my car before having it @!#$ for 7-9 months with NO ONE able to start it move it or anything. I will have it in a locked storage unit. Lemme know about tires, gas oil battery and what not. I want to come home and only worry if its still there not if its gunna drive haha.


Disclaimer: Dey see me Trollin' Dey hatin' for trollin dey trying to catch me ridin dirty.


Re: Leaving the car for 8 months
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 3:58 PM
Throw some gas stabilizer in it.. that's pretty much it. Maybe make sure all the tires are aired up... you might still come home to a flat one tho..





Re: Leaving the car for 8 months
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:31 PM
Yeah, gas stabilizer. Take the weight off the wheels if possible (jack stands). Change oil recently. Check fluid levels, make sure topped off and right mix. May want to use fogging oil on the pistons if you're paranoid.



Re: Leaving the car for 8 months
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:52 PM
Thanks guys im not to worried about it just wanted to make sure I can't jsut park adn leave it and have no issues heh. I def will be pissed to come back and not have it run at all haha..


Disclaimer: Dey see me Trollin' Dey hatin' for trollin dey trying to catch me ridin dirty.

Re: Leaving the car for 8 months
Thursday, December 07, 2006 3:33 PM
You will have flat spots on the tires, if not jacked up.

A lot of the parts, depend on the car moving, they need to be lubricated, if they sit there and dry out. Than when you do start it again issues can arise.

I have seen it tons of times at the dealer where I work.




- 2004 Cavalier - 124k, owned since new



Re: Leaving the car for 8 months
Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:15 PM
You may want to put a box or two of baking soda in the car to absorb moisture and it does wonders for odors being the car will be closed up for that time period.Do not use air freshners they will go bad and do nothing for it.That's about it.



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