maccaz_gts25t Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 hey peoples, ive just got a job working on the big oil rigs, and i have to leave my girl in the shed for a long period of time. ive heard that there is a list of things u have to do to the car to insure that it will work when i get back. i know about the battery and fuel going off so far is there any thing else ????? Thankyou all help is needed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
someonestolecc Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 If you're going for a year I'd drop all the fluids but who knows. If it's a GTR I'll run it for ya Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1625056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz_gts25t Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 haha nah i wish it was Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1625331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swan-dogg Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 talked to a m8 but the same issue n he reckons u cld drain oil i guess, but wldn't drain ALL fluids such as coolant (radiator) unless u are 500% sure there is no moisture in there otherwise, the slightest bit of moisture cld cause ur radiator to corrode from the inside out just a thought Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1625657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCEBNR Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 cant get a trusted friend to start it up and take it for a drive weekly? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1625728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 sell it and save a year's depreciation Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1625749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz_gts25t Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 yeh ive thought of doing the last 2 things.....im thinking of selling it but then we i come back on breaks i wont have a car and i dont want to no poo goto have a line.....and i could try a friend.... cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1629159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Leave it to me I'll take good care of the car for you! As payment for my services, you might need to provide me with a fresh set of rear tires Hehehehe! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1629171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz_gts25t Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 how bout rims and tyres not included so u can just start it up on the bricks it will be on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1631975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan_R33 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 they say that when you leave a car for a long time you should raise it on stands, take all the load off the suspension Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1632696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I would pump the tyres up to 60psi. This will stop them from getting flat spots. Also.....do not drain the fluids. It is almost a must that it be started and run to operating temp once a month to avoid damage. If you try to start it after one year of sitting....expect it to blow smoke for the rest of it's life.....but then again, you could be lucky. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/90081-what-to-do-if-leaving-car-for-1-year-or-so/#findComment-1632852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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