Starting A Car Thats Been Stood For A While Help

[PhilW]

I havent started my car in nearly 2 months now, its gonna need jump starting but is there anything i should do before i fire her up?

All levels are ok btw.

Thanks.

 

[m0rk]

Nah, just do it.

Mind the rear pads if you move it - they might be well bound to your discs by now

 

[PhilW]

Thanks Mark, yeah ive had that with the rear pads as i live on a slight slope (like most people in south wales lol) so they do tend to bind a little.

 

[Prebs]

How did it go Philw? Just be aware of condensation in the petrol if the car has bin stored outdoors, typical around this time of year.

Prebs

 

[Fl@pper]

if it's gonna be left for 4 weeks or more i usually slip a battery terminal off too

just note alarm etc will no longer work then mind

 

[Spud_G40]

You could unplug the injector multiplugs then crank it over a few times. Lets the oil get round the engine and to the turbo, try to use a booster or jump it off another car (so you don't flatten the battery)

Did that when my car was off the road last year for about 3 months, after fitting BT etc.

Only an Idea, dunno how much difference it makes, just nothing runs dry that way.

 

[PhilW]

Started first time. Smoked a bit, then nothing.