Hi guys,
Can someone tell me what I should do before starting a car after it has been sitting in storage for about 2-3 years?
So far I assume changing oil and filter before starting it, other than that is there anything?
The motor is freshly built.
Starting a car after long sit in storage
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Re: Starting a car after long sit in storage
probably check all the other fluids level are up there. check all connections are tight and hold your breath....
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Re: Starting a car after long sit in storage
Flush the coolant system. Get a hose & jam it in the radiator & thermostat housing, flush out what you can, refill with coolant.
I'd put a new fuel filter in & get some new fuel into the tank.
Your battery may need a charge too. Also check tyre pressures before going for a happy lap.
I'd put a new fuel filter in & get some new fuel into the tank.
Your battery may need a charge too. Also check tyre pressures before going for a happy lap.
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Re: Starting a car after long sit in storage
Bennoz, the coolant flush should be before I start it?
It has new coolant and reconditioned radiator since the new motor which like I said only has about 2,000km on it
It has new coolant and reconditioned radiator since the new motor which like I said only has about 2,000km on it