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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Default Car has been sitting 6 months/ *quick update*
Like the title says, my car has been sitting in a garage for 6 months. I need some tips to ensure a safe startup. the only problem is that I have no tools to do anything. Im currently in the middle of making a move from Germany (gettin out of the army), to Iowa. the car is in minnesota, and any tools i have wont arrive until feb. so i will have to get a full service by a trusted mechanic.

Obviously the battery will be dead, and it was left with a full tank of 93.

i tryed searching the web, and most results were pretty vauge. lots of "just start it up and see what happends."

Just looking for any tips from experience to ensure a safe start up, and short drive to the shop.
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Did you use Stabil?
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Gas won't go bad after 6 months, jump start it and drive it till the battery dies your good.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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negative on the stabil. the car was actually supposed to be driven once a week by my mother when she went to the store. she drove it the first week i was gone, that was it.
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If u want I can pull the fule pump fuse and crank the car over a few times to get the oil pump primed for start up than install fuse and start it up
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Sorry I ment u can pull the fuse not i
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I know gas won't go bad that fast but it is still a valid question.

I would jump it and take it over. Check your fluids to make sure they are topped off first and air in the tires. 6 months isn't really THAT long and most likely you won't have any issues.
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Agreed. Battery should be your only issue
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yeah this is what im hoping. thanks for the help fellas
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quick update: finally got home and got to my car, and after 6 months of sitting in the garage (with battery connected), the car started right up, no need for a jumpstart or a new battery.

is this a miracle?
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Originally Posted by _lenny
quick update: finally got home and got to my car, and after 6 months of sitting in the garage (with battery connected), the car started right up, no need for a jumpstart or a new battery.

is this a miracle?
Go buy a lottery ticket because it's your luck day!

BTW- Thank you for your service to our country!
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sweet. fellow iowan here. Red Oak.
my wife is from atlantic and i am up there quite a bit to see the in-laws
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Where was the car at in Minnesota? I live in st. Paul.
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