Bringing car out of storage this weekend. What should I do do prepare it???

[02 Sonic Blue]

Guys, im bringing out the car this weekend after about 7 months of storage. Is there anything that i need to do to it to have it be ready to drive for the next 5 months??? Any help would be great. Also, do you recommend getting the oil changed after i bring it out?

 

[Les Paul]

I've been told to change the oil before I store it and when it's time to come out of storage which is what I do. I took my car out for a quick spin the other day first time since Nov 1 and it ran pretty well. A little rough at first but I worked out the bugs.

Good luck!

 

[03Sleeper]

I hope you put treatment in the gas before you put it away or pulling it out won't be too much fun...

 

[Les Paul]

I do. The car seemed fine but for a bit of hesitation early on.

 

[1of3901SpringGT]

Change the oil and you should be fine. Sitting over the winter isnt long enough for much to go wrong.

 

[02 Sonic Blue]

it sat with a full tank of gas with a bottle of stabil added into it. Will it harm the car if i do not immedietely get the oil changed, lets say wait a week and then have it done, or should i immedietely have it done? Also, i am looking into putting in synthetic blend b/c of the mods that i put on over the winter, it just has regular oil in it now, should i first start with a half and half blend or should i put in all synthetic??? Thanks for your help.

 

[jadesville]

before you go out on the highway/freeway, get some miles on those tires to make sure theres no hard spots

 

[02 Sonic Blue]

i have had the car jacked up on all 4 corners while it has been stored also.

 

[02 Sonic Blue]

ttt

 

[jrc_03_gt]

Take the tac to about 4000 or 5000 rpm"s ,pop the clutch and roast them tires! LOL ! That will wake her up.

 

[03Sleeper]

No need to change thet oil if it's new from last yr.
I didn't and Mines Fine!
Roast em for the neighbors they might think you sold the car so remind them WHO'S BACK IN TOWN!!

 

[02 Sonic Blue]

haha, sounds good.

 

[lxsteed]

How long is too long before the gas goes bad in the tank? I've had my coupe in the garage since December.

 

[02 Sonic Blue]

did you use stable in the tank. if you put a bottle of that in then you should be fine, other wise you might encounter some troubles.

 

[rcn4him]

did you use stable in the tank. if you put a bottle of that in then you should be fine, other wise you might encounter some troubles.

What I did last Saturday after 5 months of storage is this.

Fired her up, got a little heat in her, pulled out of my shop and pointed
her in a safe direction and dropped the hammer slideways through 1-2 gear, all is well

 

[lxsteed]

No, I did not put stablizer in it. I didn't think it would sit this long, but I haven't had time to work on it lately. Is it to late to add some?

 

[rcn4him]

I have never used stabilizer, small engine guys use it as something else to sell.
Talk to the fuel reps at any NHRA Race!

 

[02 Sonic Blue]

well it cant hurt to use it. do you guys recommend taking it on like a 45 minute drive or so on the highway just to get the engine used to running again???

 

[007]

I've never used stabilizer, and my car always starts right up. She'll be out in a few weeks...

 

[03redfiregt]

Just change the oil when you get it out man and you will be fine. I change my oil before i put it away and usuakky the day after i take it out. And this is just my opinion but don't hammer on it right away. Give it a good warm up and cool down cycle. And i'm jelous my car won't be coming out for almost another two months.