elistian

my cars been stored all winter and plan on bringing it out end of april... just woundering how bad it is for the car starting it like this after being stored for so long without being started... and so cold lol... with all the oil drained to the bottom by now...

and is there anything I can do before I start it for the first time again to minimize any damage that maybe caused...

any help is appreaited....

Gunmetalef

i say jus start it up ..even after leaving your car while u sleep for 8-10 horus the oil all settles to the bottom.. so theres not much u can do.. jus make sure thers oil in there

imported_gatherer

my car was stored all winter I turned the key and went for a drive.... no problems...

imported_viper_2_4

ya, should be fine, just make sure to change the oil shortly after......its probably been sitting for a while...

sohcnotec

What I like to do is disable the ignition system and turn over the engine for a few seconds (5-7 or so). Just to get some oil pressure going and oil up to the top of the engine.
Put the ignition system back and fire it up.

Don't know if it's necessary, but I feel lil better when starting the car up after a few weeks/month.

I'm not sure if the Hondas go to "clear flood mode" when the gas pedal is to the floor and cranking. If so, then you shouldn't have to disable anything. Just foot to the floor and crank for a few seconds and then fire it up.

Hopefully some of that made sense.

elistian

i did a oil change and everything else literally 3days before i stored it.....

not sure if i should do another one when i bring it out... i dont see why... the oil was just done... but it has been just sitting there...

not sure if that matters


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imported_b16turbohatch

did u put any type of fuel stabilizer in your tank because gas can go bad.

imported_Torrey

I'd flush the oil regardless, just to be safe, then check your other fluids and go for a rip.

ELGUY

Yeah the oil pressure buildup is a good idea. The only problem is it might flood your engine turning it over so much. But it may be worth the risk, just to ge the oil flowing more. We store my wifes car, and before startup I dump about 250ml of oil in. just to coat the cams, etc.. Food for thought.

elistian

thanks for the info... and yea i did add fuel stabalizer before i stored it... im still gonna take it easy threw the first tank though...

i was told maybe to take the spark plugs out and drop a few drops of oil down each cylinder first... i dont know about that though... anyone ever done it??