Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

First start after 9 months

  • 14-06-2019 12:45pm
    #1
    kuro2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 578 ✭✭✭


    Hi all

    My car has been in storage for the last 9 months, should I take any precautions before I start the engine?

    Fuel tank has fuel stabilizer and the battery was on a trickle charger. It is always in storage for 4-6 months each year, I’m just a bit concerned it’s been 9 months this year.

    1996 BMW petrol

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    What other things do you usually do? Put extra air in tyres to keep them from deforming?


  • #3
    kuro2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 578 ✭✭✭kuro2k


    biko wrote: »
    What other things do you usually do? Put extra air in tyres to keep them from deforming?

    Just standard stuff, I leave the windows open, extra air in the tyres and cover tailpipe


  • #4
    martyc5674
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    Keep an eye on the oil light when you start it. If it doesn’t go out after a few seconds shut it down.
    Ideally if you can crank the engine without it firing up to get the oil moving.., then let it sit for a bit before running it you’ll give it as good a chance as any.
    If I was concerned I’d pull the plugs and crank it for a bit.


  • #5
    pale rider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭pale rider


    suggest you park the tyres on either timber/ wood / ply as it prevents the tyres from deforming or those dreaded little red ant yokes taking over.


Advertisement