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Starting after a long time sitting - What to do?

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I’d let it idle and warm to operating temps and take it for a rip and burn off the moisture… then change the oil soon

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Use months you should over inflate the

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If you going to leave the car used for months you should over inflate the

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I’d let it idle and warm to operating temps and take it for a rip and burn off the moisture… then change the oil soon

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If you going to leave the car used for months you should over inflate the

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POST 1Original post

Hello My wife’s 2004 Boxster has not been started for about 6 months. It’s a basic 986 equipped with an automatic transmission. After such a long time sitting, I’m a bit concerned by starting the engine. Is there anything I should do before cranking it up? I’m a bit afraid to have all the oil down the engine. Could you advice me on what to do Thanks Patrick

POST 2Original post

Not sure about water cooled but, For 911s it is recommended to pull the DME relay to disable the fuel pump . Then turn over the engine a few times to get the oil moving again. Replace the DME then start as normal.

POST 3Original post

You should be ok as long as you do it when after the warmest part of the day. I wouldn't do it first thing in the morning after sitting so long. Leave it in a hot garage warming everything up then fire it up. You can do something like pull a fuel pump relay or fuse and turn over the car a few times as well but again, let it warm up so the oil flows as quickly as possible. Back in the day when I worked in a Dyno, we would circulate the oil through a heater before starting a brand new race motor for the first time.

POST 4Original post

Nothing to worry about. My 2008 Cayman sits idle all Winter and has started right up with no problem for the last 14 years. Runs great with no issues.

POST 5Original post

It’s not an issue with the more modern cars.. mine sit for 3-4 months, granted it’s 60-70 deg inside all winter. I’d let it idle and warm to operating temps and take it for a rip and burn off the moisture… then change the oil soon

POST 6Original post

I would put a battery charger on it once the battery is fully charged you should be good to go. A fully charged battery will put less strain on the electrical system during start up. If you going to leave the car used for months you should over inflate the tires (helps to prevent flat spots )and add a quality battery tender ( not a cheap harbor freight one)

POST 7Original post

Hi, buddy nothing to worry about, not a big issue.

POST 8Original post

Also, invest in a Ctek trickle charger… with these goofball charging systems, say goodbye to a dead battery and all that other jump the terminal bullchit

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