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26-07-2013, 04:43 PM
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Hey guys losing my licence soon so my cars going to be sitting in the garage for 6 months lol probly being driven fortnightly if that. Is there anythink i should consider or should do for it? Like regarding the engine, battery etc..
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26-07-2013, 06:31 PM
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26-07-2013, 06:33 PM
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Do i have to do anything to the fluids pr anythin ? Or just start it every now an then? And wats that?
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26-07-2013, 06:33 PM
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Most of them sit in the paddock/ship/yard/dealer without moving much longer than 6 months when new anyway. If you were talking 6 years then sure you would prepare it for storage but 6 months wont be a problem
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26-07-2013, 06:34 PM
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Yeh thats true u reckon they would drive them tho haha
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26-07-2013, 06:35 PM
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One of the guys at work said disconnect the battery or somehing.
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26-07-2013, 06:36 PM
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Just start it once or twice a week should be ok. Only thing i can think of is rust developing on the break calipers since car isnt moving thats all.
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26-07-2013, 06:51 PM
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The fortnightly drive should be OK. Avoid starting it for the sake of starting it.
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26-07-2013, 08:43 PM
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Get some of that additive that stops your fuel going off, forget what it's called at the moment (fuel stabilisa?).
Start the engine every now and then just to lube things up, including turning on heaters and air con.
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26-07-2013, 08:51 PM
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it'll be fine with the fortnightly runs
they're more sturdy than you think |
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27-07-2013, 12:22 AM
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It will be fine..Worry too much..
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28-07-2013, 02:17 AM
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Could rent it out as well and make some cash on your 6 month misfortune
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29-07-2013, 05:38 PM
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http://www.drivemycarrentals.com.au/HowItWorks
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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Storing my car
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