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Starting a car after long sit in storage
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:03 pm
by spetz
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.
Re: Starting a car after long sit in storage
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:35 am
by zuihoujueding
probably check all the other fluids level are up there. check all connections are tight and hold your breath....
Re: Starting a car after long sit in storage
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:15 am
by Bennoz
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.
Re: Starting a car after long sit in storage
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:03 pm
by spetz
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