The car will sit at a closed garage.
2006-11-22 15:40:19 · 17 answers · asked by my car 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
go to a car shop and ask them, i know there are things you should do to it before you let it seat for the 16 months.
2006-11-22 18:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you put some stabilizer in the gas take. Once gas gets old (and it can do that in as little as 60 days) it turns to a varnish like substance and will totally clog up your fuel delivery system. You can buy this at any auto parts store.
Also make sure your oil has recently been changed before you store it. Check all your tires and get them aired up to specifications. If at all possible, start the car and let it run for awhile at least once a week. This will help prevent all the gaskets and seals from drying up.
2006-11-22 23:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by maamu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fresh oil and antifreeze should be at correct level. also if possible move car periodically so tires are not positioned in the same area will cause problem with rubber. should have some gas in it so it can be started every once in a while to keep the charge up on the battery and to run the engine just a bit so as not to bind up. a cover will keep dust off, too.
2006-11-22 23:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by blueJean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend having a complete oil change, check or flush and refill your antifreeze,adding a fuel stabilizer to your fuel and drive the car about 20 minutes before parking to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system,you do not want stale gas or sludge in your fuel system, disconnect battery cable,remove all food and crumbs to prevent rodents such as rats,they make a mess and don't loose your keys. you should be ok
2006-11-22 23:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by CHIPSTER 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the time to get in shape, walk, jog, ride a bike... try to look on the brighter side of the road!
2006-11-22 23:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place it on blocks so there is no static weight on the wheels cover the air filter with a sealed bag and remove the battery that should be enough
2006-11-22 23:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I bet that guy Michael Richards (Kramer) needs a job -maybe he can drive it around for ya once in a while.
2006-11-22 23:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by writer1055 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it, it's too long for a car to sit
2006-11-22 23:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by DixieNormus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try carpooling or taking public transit. How about jogging?
2006-11-22 23:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by april 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ride the bus.
2006-11-22 23:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋