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What do I need to do for a car that will sit idle for nine months?

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Change fluids.

Remove each sparkplug and put 1.5oz of fresh engine oil down each hole, replace plugs. Disable the ignition and give the starter a quick blip to distribute the oil in the cylinders.

As for the battery, any decent charger will not overcharge.

Either that or you could start the car for a half an hour once every 3 weeks.
 
idling for 9 months? I think that it would probably die after a few days if it doesn't overheat first. You'll run out of gas.
 
Originally posted by: archcommus
Originally posted by: Eli
Either that or you could start the car for a half an hour once every 3 weeks.
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That sounds easier.
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If you can do it, it probably would be the best bet.

If you can take it for even a quick spin, even better. Or if it it must just sit there, at least rev it a few times.

Don't forget that the oil will need to be changed at the end of the 9 months.

Do not leave the gas tank empty, fill it FULL and add some fuel stabilizer.

Oxygen is what causes gas to go bad. If you fill your tank full, there will be minimum contact with oxygen.
 
Another quick question: inspection. My inspection is due in October, but I won't be driving the car again until next May. Is it alright to let the stickers get out of date and then just get inspected when my liability coverage comes back on and I'm ready to drive it again?

My father will be starting the vehicle once every couple weeks to keep the battery alive. I will not be putting it up on jackstands, and it can't be driven on the road because I'll only have comprehensive insurance on it, so the best we can do to prevent flat-spotting the tires is move the vehicle in the driveway.

Finally, I just got my oil changed about a thousand miles ago. It's not really necessary to do it again now before putting the car away, is it? But of course I'll get it changed when I come home and start using it again.
 
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