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Take a road trip in a car that's been sitting? |
McLovin |
Nov 26 2017, 11:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 31-August 16 From: Tallahassee, FL Member No.: 20,360 Region Association: South East States |
Hey guys,
My 914 has been sitting for over a year since I got it. I bought a "turn key" car, but it still needs brakes and an oil leak fixed. Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape. I know my fuel lines are good. But the car has been sitting. And before I bought it, I know it sat a couple years getting cosmetics. So essentially, when I get my car on the road, it will have decent rubber lines and tires, but it will have sat for a few years. Assuming I change the oil , make sure my battery is up to par and adjust the valves, how worried should I be about taking it out of town on a 200 mile trip? My town is about 200 miles in three directions from interesting big cities, and I know I'll want to use it to go to events out of town. Are these gems reliable? I have a company truck, but I can use for personal stuff but I can't take it out of town. Thanks! |
Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 27 2017, 11:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Before you take it on a long trip, take it on 2-3 short ones, like an hour or two. And have a AAA+ card, along with a fire extinguisher. I made the mistake of taking my car to PA and back shortly after pulling it out of storage, made it home on three cylinders, it wasn't fun.
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