Been Six Month
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From: Tampa, FL
Been Six Month
Hey just a general question, my vette has been sitting for about six months, with out any one driving it, my wife has been starting it about two time a month and letting it run for about 30-40 minutes at a time. Will be returning home from Iraq on Thursday, is there any thing that I need to do, to the car to make sure everything is ok?
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First, thanks for your time in Iraq! 
When you get back to wife and the ride, give the wife a hug first
, then pay attenetion to your ride!
Seriously, it's great the Mrs has been starting the car for you. Just check the air in the tires and your fluid levels, start her up, let the oil temp warm up to 165 and take her out. Cruise arround for a few miles to let all the fluids circulate. Check the fluids one more time after your 1st cruise just to be safe.
Everything should be fine! Welcome home!
When you get back to wife and the ride, give the wife a hug first
, then pay attenetion to your ride! Seriously, it's great the Mrs has been starting the car for you. Just check the air in the tires and your fluid levels, start her up, let the oil temp warm up to 165 and take her out. Cruise arround for a few miles to let all the fluids circulate. Check the fluids one more time after your 1st cruise just to be safe.
Everything should be fine! Welcome home!
Last edited by Dark-Knight; Mar 15, 2006 at 06:55 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Illinois/Ca
Check your battery charge.
Next time put a battery tender plus on it during storage. Never started my car the last four months during winter storage and last week when I took it out I just unhooked the battery tender plus and it started right up.
Next time put a battery tender plus on it during storage. Never started my car the last four months during winter storage and last week when I took it out I just unhooked the battery tender plus and it started right up.
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Glad to hear you're on the way home.
I think the battery would be my worry. If its an AC Delco I'd change it out for peace of mind
Otherwise enjoy
I think the battery would be my worry. If its an AC Delco I'd change it out for peace of mind
Otherwise enjoy
