millertime034

So I'm about a week away from coming back from a 6 month deployment and my 05 gto has just been in long term parking for that entire time with the battery unplugged, and a full tank of gas.. Any suggestions that I may not have thought of as far as what I should do maintenance wise right when I get back?

I was thinking an oil change right away and then a possible coolant flush, not really sure what else I would need as far as basic maintenance besides possibly a new battery as well.. Also its been stored outside, but its in San Diego. That may or may not affect maintenance needing to be done since it doesnt really get cold in sd during the winters. Thanks in advance.

JScamaro

iTrader: (6)

As long as it starts up I wouldn't do anything special unless you regular maintenance is due.

LS6427

iTrader: (2)

Like said, unless the oil was ready for a change when you parked it.....

Hook up the battery and enjoy

BTW, coolant doesn't need to be touched for 5 years unless you have a leaky system.


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Blk99ek

I personaly would change the oil and possibly change fuel filter cheap and easy to do

DaveH71

jeeze man 6 months thats all. I did 15 and when i came back i just changed the oil. Dont waste your money on a coolant flush unless you havent changed your coolant in years. Next time put your battery on a trickle charger. Worked excellant for me. Just check for rodents and change your oil and you'll be golden.

millertime034

Alright I appreciate it guys I was probably just over thinking it, but yeah i would have done something different with the battery but the long term parking lot makes you unplug the battery so not much i could do there. Thanks again.

johnnybravo

Don't forget to check your tire pressure...........

b-ron

ya just change oil and fuel filter

Sharpe

iTrader: (7)

Six months?!

Fire that bitch up and drive it like you stole it.