I've heard that car won't stay in good condition if you leave it in a garage for a long period of time, is this true?
2007-03-26 14:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by BanDiTka 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it won't hurt a thing to sit for a month, there are a lot of cars stored for 6 months that are never started.
2007-03-26 14:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of car you have. If it is an older model car then yes it would be okay to let it sit for a month without being started ~ if it is a new model then have someone that you trust run it around the block. Also I would recommend that you change the oil and oil filter before you leave. Cleaner oil is easier to circulate. Also check your battery to see how old it is. A newer battery is likely to hold a charge.
2007-03-26 21:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by having too much fun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the car is in good running condition right now, just parking it for a month will do no harm. That is not considered an excessive amount of time. If the battery is in good condition, it shouldn't even need a jump.
2007-03-26 21:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by justanoldguyfromky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o yeah.. other wise when you come back the battery will be dead. it takes about 5-6 months of sitting for big problems to start happening.( oil and gas will go bad and gum up all the lines}if you have a trickle charger just disconect the battery and leave it on the trickle charger while your gone . Other wise have someone start it every 3 days if its A new car or every 2 days if its 93' or older.
2007-03-27 01:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by anthony conant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true, Its good if you have someone start it up at least once a week. Cars that stay without being driven, they will cause problems in the future. But 1 month is not a long time, so I wouldn't be too worried. Its just that your battery might go dead if you don't drive it. But, i would recommend having someone starting it.
2007-03-26 21:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Kristian55 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not for a month. The battery might discharge, though. If it's new enough you would be upset about replacing it, you might want to hook it up to a battery charger, otherwise just see if it's Ok after a month, and if not jump start it, and see if it holds enough of a charge. But the mechanicals can stand a month sitting there.
2007-03-26 21:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by gzuckier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋