My foot is in plaster and I can't drive for 6 weeks. I have a nearly new (2.5k miles) diesel X-Trail. Should I go out and run the engine for 15 minutes or so once or twice a week or should I leave it and hope that it starts when I am able to drive again? I don't know anybody who I can trust to take it for a run for me in that time and can't afford the extra insurance even if I did.
2007-04-03 10:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by Ladyfromdrum 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you leave the vehicle sat for six weeks its going to need jumpstarting and a good service, if you start it for half an hour once or twice a week it will be fine. Just don't drive it or the rest of you will be in plaster!!
Cheers
Geordie
2007-04-03 12:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by Grizz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The worse thing you can do to an engine is just let it idle for a short period of time. All you do is build up condensation. Your better off leaving it alone if it's just six weeks!
2007-04-03 18:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by bcre8iv 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Computers, radio memory, and all the other crap in these new cars require power even when the're just sitting there doing nothing.
If it were me, I'd start it twice a week.
ADDED; I meant to say they'll draw your battery down just sitting there.
2007-04-03 18:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The car should be able to survive 6 weeks unused. Leave it
2007-04-03 17:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by John S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No that's crazy. Just drive upsidedown. Use your hands for the brake and accelerator and your good foot for steering. I'm assuming you have an automatic. If it is a standard transmission, shift with your butt.
2007-04-03 18:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It wouldn't hurt to start it up and run for a minute every so often,but please don't drive anywhere.Hope you get feeling better soon
2007-04-03 18:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here in the USA insurance is required on all new vehicles ( if not 100% paid for) driving it or not
2007-04-03 18:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋