Mine is a new Mustang GT convertible, 95 miles, and due to my job and weather conditions, I haven't drive it too much. I also own another car that I use in my daily conmute.
2007-09-02 06:27:06 · 12 answers · asked by Fox 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Main problems are these: Gas can turn to varnish if left for a long time, it congeals. So, starting should be done weekly. Also, an engine's oil pump provides enough volume to coat parts for starting after minimal time sitting. After too much time, your engine starts with no oil coat. This is the main cause of engine wear. There are chemical compostions you can buy to combat this, slick 50 and the like actually treat the metal. Also, make sure you keep your drive train greased well. Pivot your wheels and drive slowly at first start after a month. Listen for any noises you didn't hear before. You will hear your rotors making noise with the brake pads because they rust overnight and don't become polished again until you drive a few miles. Other than that, you're just keeping mile off of it! Oh, make sure you apply a charge to your battery if it sits longer than a month, cells tend to die in dormant states.
2007-09-02 06:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by Eric S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't hurt your engine as much as it does the battery. Every once in a while, just idle the car in your garage and rev it up a little. This will charge the battery back up. Running the car for a bit will get the oil and other fluids going again. Run the car much more often in cold weather.
2007-09-02 06:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by Cheez_Mastah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
However, the fuel in the system over time degrades.
If you haven't driven it for a while, it's a good idea to drive it long enough to get up to operating temperature for half an hour or so every month to clear out all the moisture in/on/around the engine and drive train.
2007-09-02 06:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It surely is not recommended, the best you can do is start the engine for 10 minutes or so per week and just hit the gas a bit while in neutral. This will keep the mechanical parts moving, preventing rust and dry oil in the engine. Also, it should keep your battery charged.
2007-09-02 06:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in all probability no longer something to rigidity approximately. while you're feeling paranoid on the subject of the gasoline, throw some injector cleanser in with and burn by using it. dirt and humidity won't harm something because of the fact the engine is sealed up. you may desire to continuously attempt to get the broking to throw in a "track-up" which contains an injector cleansing after 3000 miles or something as portion of the equipment...
2016-12-12 16:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be bad to leave a car sitting for a long time without driving it. You should have a friend or family member take your car out for a short drive at least once a week if you can't.
2007-09-02 06:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by honeybear 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only thing that protects the inside of most engines from rust is engine oil. I would start and run it once a week for 10 minutes.
2007-09-02 06:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One month is no big deal, if you want to store a car for a longer period of time, add some gas stabilizer, trickle charger for your battery and change the oil before you store it.
2007-09-02 06:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by cimra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An auto should be started from time to time to circulate the lubricants and to keep the battery at full charge.
2007-09-02 06:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't hurt it,just go out and start it once n a while ,and makes sure the battery stays charged up on it,it will be ok ,i have one that sets for months at a time,and it hasn't hurt it none,good luck on it.
2007-09-02 06:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋