Does not using a car for 2 years harm the car? If so how and how can it be corrected?

Answer 1

In my opinion it does harm your car to just sit. If you take your car off the road you should always start it and move it, best to go through all the gears too. Keep those tires inflated at proper pressure and check your fluids, just because you don't use the car, doesn't mean your fluids will stay full. Starting your car and shifting gears keeps everything lubricated too.

If you have trouble with a car that has set those troubles can range from motor, transmission, brakes and more. Only thing to really do is fix what broken or decide if it's worth it. But most problems that occur from a car sitting will be instantly noticeable.

Answer 2

The only issues I have had is that the gas will go bad without any stabilizer, some of the filters were nasty and needed change. I had a couple of seals dry out too.

If you plan on storing it for awhile while you gone, invest in a good car cover and make sure the place you have it is prevents any mice to get to it.

I use to store my old muscle cars for the winter doing the same thing, I would place acouple of bowls of moth balls around the car's and cloves to keep the mice away.

Answer 3

Most of the time, no harm is done. But it's certainly not good. There is an opportunity for moisture to collect lots of places inside and out of the car to cause rust, even inside the engine.

But probably, if you just slap a battery in it, it'll start right up. You might want to check your brakes very well before you move it.

Answer 4

In my opinion, yes if it isn't stored properly. Correct by driving the car for at least 45 minutes of highway driving once a week. A collector car club would know all about that problem.

Answer 5

You will need to do some work to it before driving. Gas may have gone bad, oil needs to be changed, changing other fluids wouldnt be a bad idea either. Check belts and hoses for deterioration along with the tires which may have flat spots. Make sure all the lights are working too. After that drive it for short distance at slow speeds for a while.

Answer 6

the main 2 items to check are the battery and gas, they will both go dead and need to be replaced. Usually there is debris left in the carb on those models too.

Answer 7

you should google how to store a car for long periods of time.. i know you should get 4 jacks and put it on that instead of letting it sit on teh tires. good luck

Answer 8

It doesn't help any. If you do though make sure you put new gas in it before you drive it because the gas that was in it is very old.

Answer 9

Having it sit that long can also solidify the grease on the bearings.