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Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Starting a car that's been sitting for ages
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Thu, 07 October 2004 23:41
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Hi all,
This might seem like a dumb question, but I figure its better I ask than just go ahead and screw something up:
My celica (ra23, 18rg) has been sitting for around 7-8 months without being started, I want to get it back up and started so I can enjoy it again...
the question:
is there anything I need to do when I attempt to start this car up?
ie: oil change, let it run for x time, or anything like that?
Cheers all for the help 
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Location:
Burlington, On. Canada
Registered:
January 2004
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Re: Starting a car that's been sitting for ages
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Thu, 07 October 2004 23:51
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Remove the spark plugs, pour a few drops of oil into each cylinder and crank engine over by hand a few times. Replace the plugs and try starting it. Let it idle for a bit and warm up. Change the oil and take it for a spin.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Starting a car that's been sitting for ages
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Thu, 07 October 2004 23:57
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Cheers
seems quick and easy to me....thanks heaps
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Starting a car that's been sitting for ages
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Fri, 08 October 2004 02:28
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You might want to pull the rocker cover and give the cams etc a quick coat of oil as well (it can't hurt).
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