Hi guys, the car will be sitting in the garage for 5 weeks. Just wondering if yas got any tips as to maintaining the car.

Nobody here will be taking the car out for a run as Im the only manual driver in the family.

Would leaving the engine on every now on then for about 5 minutes help?

Ta!

 

5 weeks is nothing. Just park it and you'll find it happy when you get back The only thing I'd do is leave it in Reverse as opposed to the E-Brake for the time.

Anything exceeding 10 weeks should consider more appropriate preparation, but 5 weeks is not enough to warrant the extra work IMO.

All this assumes it will be parked in a garage though. If outside you might want to throw on a good all weather cover if you have one.

 

 

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Might want to make sure the oil is clean too.

 

Ok guys seems like I will be away for 6 months this time. Is there anything I can do to help ensure the car is in working order when I return?

THanks guys in advance!!

 

Sell it.

 

I left my car in my garage for 6 months last year when I deployed to Iraq. Fresh oil, a full tank, and a trickle battery charger is al I did and it was perfect when I got back. I have been back for over 6 months now and there have been no issues with the car.

 

 

from 5 weeks to 6 months woww
didnt see that one coming