who asked me to take care his car
2006-09-05 19:21:01 · 9 answers · asked by everyone 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks guys! All your answers are great!
2006-09-05 19:44:35 · update #1
^^ Looks up at Econofix - Yes Correct .
Start and Run once a week , Drive vehicle for 15-> 20 mins to get it up to normal operating temperatures .
As others have said , Use the reverse gears as well as all Forward gears .
At the same time check all the accessable fluid levels ( Oil , Coolant , Trans , Battery , Brake Etc & Also Tyre pressures ! )
2006-09-05 20:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by Perry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long a vacation? If just a month or so, I wouldn't worry about it. If more, I'd start it at least once a week.
IMPORTANT: it would be best not to just start it and let it idle. It would be good to actually drive it for at least 5-10 miles at least once a week.
This will prevent it from getting "lot rot" where the brakes trash out, the exhaust rots off, and the tires rot away and get flat spots.
Just running it for a short time can also make acid build up in the crankcase, possibly destroying the motor before its time!!
2006-09-06 02:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by econofix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start it and drive it around the block at least once a month to keep the battery charged the engine lubricated and the transmission lubed throughly. Automatic transmission have a tendency to stick if left idle for long periods of time.
2006-09-06 02:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great friend you are! Start it up at least every two weeks and drive it around the block. Don't forget to back it up as well.
2006-09-06 02:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont start the car just to let it run for a second or two. let it run untill it gets enough time for the cooling fan to kick on. if you just start and let it run for a second the exhaust will build up condensation and rust the system out. let the car run long enough to get the exhaust hot
2006-09-09 15:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a month should be sufficient. Drive it around the block for a few minutes.
2006-09-06 02:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by PETER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
twice a week and make sure to bring the car up to temperature prior to shutting it off.
2006-09-09 22:49:17 · answer #7 · answered by slckid2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would throw a bottle of StaBil in the gas tank too.
2006-09-06 07:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 minutes everyday is time enough so its ok if u drive it and use the stick and not just start it without moving the stick (same if is automatic)
2006-09-06 02:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋