Located in garage. I heard somewhere you would have problem if you left gas in auto for yrs. and then tried to start is this true.
2007-04-24 11:13:44 · 7 answers · asked by Kandie 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If it has been sitting for years, then pull the spark plugs and put in a little shot of oil in each cylinder. This will cut down on the wear until the oil pump gets pressure. I would also change the oil before starting, this will get some oil in the upper part of the engine and help out some more with the start up. Good luck. BTW you will have to charge the battery, or at least jump start the car to get it going. Don't be surprised if the battery went bad just sitting there discharged. The tires may also have some flat spots from sitting in the same position for years. good luck
2007-04-24 11:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible that the gas has "gone stale", if it has, it would have a rank smell to it.
You could probably start the car, and it would run, but i wouldnt advise it. Bad gas running thru the system just woulndt be a good idea for the car as a whole.
Id say drain the tank, and have the tank cleaned, and start with fresh gasoline..
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if its going to be stored again for a few yrs, add some gas stabilizer to it.. that would keep it from going bad, but i dont know for how long... You can get that at any car parts store, like Pepboys, Oreillys, etc.
2007-04-24 18:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by miss_bhavin_42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it and find out. It's either going to start and be ok, start and run kind of rough, or it's not going to start at all. If there isn't much in the tank, you should be able to hook up a fuel pressure gauge and jumper the fuel pump relay to pump out the old fuel by using the pressure relief on the gauge. It'll take a few minutes but you'll know the old stuff is out and the new in. Or, if there isn't much in it, and it starts and runs ok, just drive it to the gas station and put some fresh in it. I guess the main thing would be if it starts and runs. If it doesn't, well the gas is a good place to start
2007-04-24 18:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by bbking48507 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely drain the gas out and clean tank before putting in fresh gas. Drain the oil and change other fluids, too. That stuff is gonna be gunked up big time.
When storing any kind of gas fueled machinery you should at least put stay-bild (probably not the correct spelling but close enough). Hubby uses the stuff when he stores the gas can for the lawn mower, also on his project car that doesn't get used much.
2007-04-24 18:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least put some new gas in it before you start it gas turns into a shwelac or thinner when it sits put some high octane in the tank with the old gas before you do anything
2007-04-24 18:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best thing to do is drain the tank and add a couple gallons and then try it. its either gonna start or not. it may run like crap for a while but with a good injector cleaning it may be ok
2007-04-24 18:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by terry c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it and go get gas if it starts; if not try a bottle of octane boost and add it to gas
2007-04-24 18:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by pharmziggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋