Should I Drain My 33

[DNF]

Due to a recent uninsured accident, i havnt been able to drive my car while i save for the repairs.

I was just thinking should i drain the oil and water out of the radiator as i expect the car to be undriven for another couple of months..

Cheers

MAT

[chubs]

does the car run? if so leave it in and run the engine at least once or twice a weak. easier way to make sure things dont seez up. also is ur car driveable? if so may even be an idea to just drive round the block once or twice a week.

[The Bogan]

I go away with work for months on end(between 4 and 6 months usually) and have been told to replace the engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid and replace the coolant, then put the car on stands without the hand brake on and have a full tank of fuel and clean and wax the car before i go, on return i do a pre start check(oils and fluid), turn over the car with out the ignition wire a couple of times to get some oil in the head then start the car, go for a drive and let it get to operating temp then replace all the oils and fluids again. Was told starting the car every week or so is bad as the oils drain right down and constantly starting the car is worse than not starting at all.

But that's me,LOL.

[and3_3]

Well you dont HAVE to, but i certainly would.

[GTR-N1]

Had to read the OP 3X

You've got "oil and water in the radiator" ???

...sorry - couldn't resist!

[rinmak]

Just start it up every 1-2 weeks. Even for just a few minutes. Your battery will go flat though so you will want a charger.

If you cbf buying a charger then drive it at least 20 mins once a week.

[PM-R33]

I go away with work for months on end(between 4 and 6 months usually) and have been told to replace the engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid and replace the coolant, then put the car on stands without the hand brake on and have a full tank of fuel and clean and wax the car before i go, on return i do a pre start check(oils and fluid), turn over the car with out the ignition wire a couple of times to get some oil in the head then start the car, go for a drive and let it get to operating temp then replace all the oils and fluids again. Was told starting the car every week or so is bad as the oils drain right down and constantly starting the car is worse than not starting at all.

But that's me,LOL.

Dude your kidding me right?

A car sitting without movement doesn't destroy itself magically like some of you may think. Full tank of fuel to stop condensation and disconnect the battery. The car can sit there for ages, dont worry about it.

When you go to start it, crank it over a couple of times to build oil pressure before you start it, that's about it.

[CRoNic...]

Stupid question, but how do you crank over an engine without actually letting it fire up? Do you have to disconnect an ignition module or something?

[rinmak]

Look on the front of your motor for the crank angle sensor (its the silver alloy thing with the plug running in to it).

Unlplug this and your car wont give spark or fuel so it wont fire.

[heller44]

Only other thing I might suggest if the car isn't going to be moved for quite a while is to block it up so that the tyres don't settle square.

Edited January 13, 2009 by heller44

[mitch_SR32]

Dude your kidding me right?

A car sitting without movement doesn't destroy itself magically like some of you may think. Full tank of fuel to stop condensation and disconnect the battery. The car can sit there for ages, dont worry about it.

When you go to start it, crank it over a couple of times to build oil pressure before you start it, that's about it.

AFAIK fuel goes stale, if so then thats not about it

Other than that check oil and water to see if they are still ok and at the right levels

Edited January 14, 2009 by mitch_SR32