I just got back from an out of state job. My old car - 92 Corolla - hasn't been started since I left last summer. Any precautions or steps I should take before starting it up again?
2007-03-11 05:29:07 · 10 answers · asked by Kevin 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It may need a jump and once you get it started, drive it for at least a half hour. You may also need to drive it fast on the freewway to burn out the gunk
2007-03-11 05:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you start it up, open up the engine compartment and check for leaks while the vehicle is running. Also, you'll want to make sure the tires are properly inflated. Then go get that oil changed right away. And put fresh gas in it immediately before starting the car. The old stuff has been sitting a while and might have gelled up. This could damage your engine and fuel injectors.
2007-03-11 12:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by HULK RULES!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully you put some Sta-Bil in the gas. It should be okay if you put some premium in it to even it out. Just do all the typical checks: Fluids, Belts, Hoses, Tires. It may need to have the battery charged. You may want to run a bottle of fuel injector cleaner through it just to clear out any junk that may have collected. Personally, I would go ahead and do an oil change just to make myself feel better about it.
2007-03-11 12:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace your battery. I would disconnect my coil wire and crank the engine over ten times, I would do this twice and then reconnect the coil wire. This gets oil sloshed around the inside of the engine. The oil will have drained down into the oil pan sitting that long. As you drive it, check and air your tires. Look at your tires and make sure no cracks developed, they should not have. Check all your fluid levels. Enjoy.
2007-03-11 12:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be wise to siphon all the gas out and add new fresh gas and a STP(or similar) gas treatment. The addition of clean fresh oil wont hurt and check your transmission fluid. A quick check on the battery to make sure it has what it needs-some auto stores check for free.
2007-03-11 12:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure all the fluids (battery, oil, water/antifreeze) are ok.
Make sure you have a drying agent for gasline; probably picked up moisture (dry gas)
Have jumper cables near by
Check tire pressures
Pray; and good luck
2007-03-11 12:32:28 · answer #6 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine.
Check the fluids. Oil, trans., power steering, and coolant.
Stick a new battery in it, and start it up.
2007-03-11 12:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may need a jump, you might want to top off the gass tank with new fuel
2007-03-11 12:31:07 · answer #8 · answered by zenmaster55555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
repair it.
put in new battery.
ask the car serviceman for further informations
2007-03-11 12:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your oil gas and battery
2007-03-11 12:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋