Its been sitting in a hot to mild climate on an empty tank, outside. It hasn't been driven, or started in a little over 6 months. (long story) What are the damages or issues that such conditions may cause?
2006-12-20 17:25:33 · 10 answers · asked by Katie C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yeah, change the oil, flush the cooling system, check your brake fluid, replace the fuel filter after the next tank of gas, pump ur tyres up, let it idle for a while when you start it. u can safely start it now tho without the oil change, just be a little more gentle with it. its a corolla - they are the number one selling car on the planet for a reason, they dont die natural deaths, they get killed - usually lack of water!.
2006-12-20 17:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By now you likely have a dead battery and spiders at least, possibly larger living creatures too. Is this vehicle a yard ornament? You said that the gas tank was empty, so the gasoline is not stale. However, by not running it from time to time, the rubber, cork, and paper gaskets and seals begin to dry out. They could crack and provide for leakage the next time that you operate the vehicle. Generally in a hot to mild climates, harm also occurs from solar radiation to the rubber, plastic and paint.
If you are going to let the car age another six months, then get a cover and put over it. Try to start the car once per week (take off the before starting) an let it reach operating temperature before turning it off.
2006-12-21 02:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sociallyinquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New battery.
Drying agent in the gas tank.
If you can't change the oil first, and have to move it, before you start it, pull the plug wires off the plugs and crank it over for 20 to 30 seconds to get the oil circulating in the engine. Failure to do this can cause some damage to the bearing, cam/lifters, cylinder walls, etc.
Your tires will probably thump for a while due to the steel belts.
The engine and head will not crack, that is B.S. Coolant should be OK.
2006-12-21 01:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than the cosmetic issues of rust starting to form and possibly small animals finding a nice place to live. The biggest issue would be that over time residual gas will start to break down and turn to varnish that will clog fuel system and slowly deteriorate o-rings and seals. you will need to run a good fuel system cleaner and conditioner before heading back out on the road. Lucas makes an excellent product.
2006-12-21 02:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by yourboytee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The battery could be drained. Empty tank would have allowed humidity and moisture to infiltrate. A car needs to be warmed up regularly to run properly, just like people. If you don't use it, you lose it. Give it some tender loving care. Go slowly, don't push her for awhile. She'll come around. Corollas are great.
2006-12-21 01:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by danaluana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to replace the engine oil (the engine will get some lubrication whilst refilling oil)
the battery may need to be recharged or the car may need to be jump started
when a fuel tank is left for a while even if half full or a quarter full the tank will breathe which leads to oxidisation or "rust" inside the tank for this i would suggest that you remove the tank and clean it out with white spirits or metho (not sure where you are or what you call it) this will remove any surface rust inside the tank.
hope this helps dude
2006-12-21 01:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cooling system should be flushed, you should probly run some fuel injector treatment with some gas above 87 octane through the fuel system. the battery might need to be charged, and a basic tune up would help overall. i really dont see any problems.
2006-12-21 01:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by thegfoley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hardening of the seals, carbon built up, cracks in the engine head/pistons due to lack of use and weather changes, battery exhausted, radiator water dried up, battery water dried up, tyres lack of pressure
when u 1st start up the engine, do not rev up the engine, allow it to idle till temperature hits its normal running temperature...this could take abt 15mins, after which, drive ti around at low rpms of 2.5k to 3k and if it is still running smoothly, rev the engine up to the redline a couple of times to clear the carbon built up.
2006-12-21 01:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by vinson6316 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to worry just put some fresh gas in with some kind of additive like heet for moisture, might need ajump git r done Merry Christmas
2006-12-21 01:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the oil an top off all the others an u should be ok
2006-12-21 01:28:42 · answer #10 · answered by jordanbbr21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋