Sitting 1 Year

[Cokeezy]

I hope I an doing this right first time on here. i just need a little advice. I was given a 91 Caprice that has been sitting for a year. Good car. Any better ideas on how to get it started.

['97ventureowner]

I'd change the oil and filter, check all the fluids, add some fresh gas to the tank, check the tire pressures, see if the battery is fully charged for starters. That is what I have done to my vehicles that have been idle for a year or so. Most of these modern fuel injected vehicles will start after sitting a year which is good compared to the old carburetored types that had trouble if the gas was stale. I still add some fresh fuel to mix with the old stuff in the tank for better chances of starting.

[mike561]

right on, def change the oil as soon as you can, you dont know how long its been sitting in there.

['97ventureowner]

Also might consider changing the transmission filter and fluid after you get the vehicle started and running.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by Cokeezy

I hope I an doing this right first time on here. i just need a little advice. I was given a 91 Caprice that has been sitting for a year. Good car. Any better ideas on how to get it started.

this is simular to prep boat engine for use in spring in addition to other suggestions, before starting/cranking it is a good idea to remove plugs and add 1oz of marvel mystry oil into the cylinders. let it sit for a day and then go for it. it is possible the rings will be stuck rusted and this will hopefully prevent cracking a ring.....