Returning to USA after a 4yrs. My 2003 SK was put in storage (inside) on short notice. It was put on blocks, gas less then 1/8 tank, battery disconnected. Oil and water was not drained. Any advise when I return and retrieve it? Of course, not starting it up and driving away will a be a good start. Plan is to have it trailered to a shop for fluid changes, tires if needed before starting.

 

Change fluids.

Empty fuel tank... not good. Age aside it absorbed a lot of moisture. Drain old fuel as it absorbed moisture and is no longer good, put fresh high octane in. Or just top off tank with octane booster and fresh 93.

Make sure battery is in tip-top shape, pull fuel-pump fuse, and crank the motor for 10 sends and no more (to not overheat the starter) to build some oil pressure and pre-lube.

Put the fuse back in, wait a few minutes and start it. Off you go.

 

Thanks, Did add an additive to the tank for storage. Was going to have car picked up and taken to shop to have fluids; water, oil, gas ect ect replaced. The storage plan was for 1 year.