I moved from MD to NY but left my S back in MD since here in upstate NY the weather is horrific. I went back to MD twice in 6months (since I've moved up here) and started the S up and left it running for 15minutes (only the engine was left running the car sat in the same spot in the garage for 6months and haven't moved). The last time I started the car was back in November and I will soon go back again to MD. I was wondering if this is safe? My S isn't stock either it has HKS 2.5 cat-back exhaust, UR T4/3 turbo kit with 440cc injectors, and other minor stuff. I was wondering if I've left the car off or no more than idle for this long of a time if itz safe to keep starting the car? Everytime I leave the car behind I plug the mufflers with cloths, disconnect the battery, and have the car braced with blocks so I can leave the hand brake down.

Tuner

 

I store my car for 5 months during the winter...starts up as soon as I put the battery in it.

 

never start the car if you're not going to drive it. this it the worst thing you can do. if you're worried about the battery dying out, just disconnect it. when you start the car and dont allow it to get up to normal operating temps(trust me idling for 15 minutes will NOT get the oil temp up to operating spec) you are allowing lots of moisture and condensation get in the exhaust system, and will ruin the oil(oil can take in moisture too if the oil isnt warmed apppropriately).

 

Yeah bad news to just let it sit there. You should take it for a 30min drive or just leave it alone. Make sure you have a full tank of gas there and put extra pressure in the tires so they don't loose shape. Also did you put some type of cardboard or styrofoam under the tires?

 

Thanx guys for the advices and SHIT!! I didn't know

matrix: Good to know on a similar situation~ thanx

RazorV3: thanx for the advice. Hmm...what should I do I were to move it again? is it safe to do so after 6 months? Should I tow it and get it maintainence first?

paivag: I have about 3/4 of the gas tank full and I don't have anything under my tires except the ground itself (is it a big problem?)

Tuner

 

change the oil out before you store it, you should be fine. its also a good idea to have a full tank of gas but add fuel stabilizer. if you search, you'll find a great list of things to do when you are storing a car.

good luck

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RazorV3
never start the car if you're

 

Thatz a relief than. Looks like I'm not going to have much problems with bringing it up here.

Tuner

 

I would recommend you put an ester-based synoil in there if you are going to store for such a long time. If it were me, I would also pull whatever fuse is needed to turn the engine over for ten seconds before starting, to prime the oil pressure before firing it up.

Residual oil and anti-wear compounds stay on the most affected areas - the cam lobes - even for a long time. The esters have a polar affinity for metal, and will stay on in greater abundance, plus they have a higher film strength which will help reduce startup wear in the boundary lubrication state that occurs when a car is drystarted after a long hibernation.

 

Hmm...I'll make sure to research that. Thanx

Tuner