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Old 01-17-2009, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by txjeepn' date='Jan 17 2009, 05:29 PM
Sell it and put the money in a CD and buy another one when you get back.
Agreed.

The car is only going to depreciate and "wear out" while you're away. Why not let the money earn you more money?



If you insist on keeping it, someone should drive it at least once a month -- and by that I mean drive it for 20-30 minutes so that everything can heat up and run within optimal conditions.

And don't jack the car up, it causes the suspension to sag.
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give it to me and your girl's phone number!
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^^^lol
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^^^^lol^^^^ so true!!!!
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Unless ur pcsing to S.Korea or Japan..there's no reason to store that S...just my .02
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Originally Posted by txjeepn' date='Jan 17 2009, 06:29 PM
Sell it and put the money in a CD and buy another one when you get back.
Old 01-18-2009, 08:31 AM
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What if I said I'm going to Korea, then to Japan
Yes, i understand the part of selling the car and have the money work for me, but im trying to see my options. i dont really want to lose the time and money i put into my S.
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Originally Posted by Hypersonik' date='Jan 17 2009, 05:55 PM
If you are going to store it - no problem.

Don't worry about the engine siezing if not used in a while - that is total The engine is covered in oil, why would it sieze?!

The only issue you would have is deformity of the tyres/bushes.

Get it up on axle stands in a nice dry place.

Job done.
how is the head covered in oil?
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Originally Posted by starchland' date='Jan 18 2009, 10:55 PM
how is the head covered in oil?
There will be a film of oil that surrounds all the components. It will only be thin, but it will fully cover it.

I have had allsorts of engines left for years. Do an oil change and then off your go - zero issues.
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andy, i'll take care of it for ya!


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