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Old 12-21-2008, 12:43 AM
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what should i do to it now before i start driving it?
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change the oil,fresh gas,unplug coil,crank 2-3 times for about 10 seconds,plug coil in, fire it up
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^^Agreed and take it for a ride and make sure you don't have any leaks. (from sitting)
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Originally Posted by 95firebird5.7
what should i do to it now before i start driving it?
Has it been sitting for two years with the weight on the tires without ever having moved the car? Its possible the tires are damaged, the sidewalls could be killed. Don't have a blow out when you go for a ride. Take it easy and slow. If you feel any bumping or wobbling you might want to get some new tires.

Might want to change the tranny fluid too (A4), and rear-end fluid. But take it for a short ride to free all that crap up and warm it up, then change it.
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I would prime the motor for a while with fresh oil(let it spin without firing it up).

Put in some fresh gas and drive around just a bit. Then drop all the fluids out and swap the tires.




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