Ill be returning from deployment soon and my wife hasn't started my car because the battery died and she didnt think it would hurt it. I just found this out. Other than draining my fuel tank and changing the oil what else should i do? Haven't really had this problem before since my last deployment I left the car at a storage unit that starts the cars and drives them around their parking lot periodically, also should i change the oil immediately before starting it or start it first then change the oil?

 

How long did it sit without running?

 

Approximately since late October, I never thought to ask her about it until recently since I assumed she would do as I told her.

 

My car has been sitting that long in winter storage, just change the oil. I just started mine for the first time a couple weeks ago and have done this for 3 years now.

 

Okay, should i change the oil first then start it or start it with old oil then drive around to warm up the oil like with a routine change. I figured draining the fuel tank wouldn't be a bad idea since i only left maybe 3/8ths tank in it and it could have condensation or gelling.

 

So about 5 months now.. That's not too terrible. Mine sat without starting for about four months after the turbo blew and I lost all interest in the car. I had no problems. I would definitely change the oil first though. Hopefully fuel pump or filter isn't clogged at all

 

Just 93 pump gas or any type of e85?

 

Just good ol' 93.

 

You should be fine then. If you're worried at all you could bring some gas cans to fill up before trying to start to mix everything up.

 

Yea itll be ok, just change the oil when you can.

 

Okay thanks for the info guys, probably just change the oil fill it up with gas tanks and add some fuel stabilizer. I'm still not clear if i should start the car with the old oil in it or change it before attempting to start though? Which way would be better?

 

I would change before starting for sure.

 

Okay thanks alot, You guys have put my mind at ease. I was worried cause I have a turbo swap kit sitting in my garage waiting and I didnt wanna delay that project because of problems from the car not starting. Not to mention gotta knock out that state inspection as soon as i get back.

 

Emissions check or something?

 

Emmisions, window tint, tailights, reverse lights, headlights, suspension, tires, etc.... I hate NC gotta do this every year, I cant wait to get sent to Texas next year.

 

Yeah I would fail tint tail lights reverse lights and emissions haha

 

I have tinted tails I usually just swap them out with stock before I go in. Gotta fix reverse lights, hopefully my window tint passes, and i gotta fix my license plate light. Havent been able to figure out why that doesnt work for a year and a half now.

 

Sounds terrible lol I have 15% tint and have never been questioned about it

 

yeah i never been bother about tint at inspection. also does your state have emissions exempt? like in PA if you drive less than 5k miles a year you dont need to get emissions

 

Only certain counties in Ohio do it... Not where I live though thankfully

 

No the only exemption is if you spend over a certain amount on repairs and your car still doesnt pass emmisions

as far as the tint its not the sides that concern me but my windshield strip as it extends below the manufacturers as1 line

 

As long as you don't start it up and go floor it... you'll be fine.

 

Most guys change their oil before they store it before winter, but it'll be fine.

 

You'll be okay. Hold the accelerator to the floor to let the engine just crank for a bit before starting it up.

 

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I would be sure all fluids levels are where they should be.

Just start up w/ new battery and don't rev it!
warm up slow at idle- so oil will circulate to distant areas.

drive it easy until you get fresh fluids' replaced . use hi quality fluids. you'll be fine.