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Parked Evo For Long

Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Parked Evo For Long

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My Evo been Parked for a Very Long Time, it's an 05 Evo, and Driven 7k Miles only

i know i know i shouldn't have parked it Too long

now i'm gonna drive it again, what to look for beside oil change? i already noticed the tires are bad


PS. What Boost should i Run my Evo? Mods in Signature, Currently i've set it at 1.3 Bar "18 psi" on 91 oct

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Did you leave gasoline in the gas tank?
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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What exactly do you consider a "very long time"
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin
Did you leave gasoline in the gas tank?
no it's empty

Originally Posted by Pssst
What exactly do you consider a "very long time"
like 2 years long, only Driven for smog checks .. i have another Daily Driven Ride, Evo was a weekend ride
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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2yrs dam lol
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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I don't think it would hurt to take a look at the other fluids.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Spark plugs and fluid changes. As per the boost, it says you have a base map? You might want to look into getting a tune for your car.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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I say add some good gas, charge battery, couldnt hurt to change oil. Then driver her around for a few hundred miles. Take it to a tuner and have it tuned by a pro. Tuning has come along way since 05-06 or whenever you had a base flash. With a tune you could run 25+ psi. As is leave it under 20.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Fluids, slark plugs, seafoam treatment, injector and fuel pump cleaning fluid in gas tank.

This is what i would do because oil can turn into sludge if its not moving through a vehicle
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 06:26 AM
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I would also keep an eye on your injecters for leaks. Not sure what type of climate you are in but the seals and o'rings do tend to shrink after not being used for an extended amount of time. If your tires are shot, think about other rubber componants that are used on the car. Try to drive that thing at least once per month. Wow! 2 years!
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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Wheel bearings. Often over looked, but a common problem with a car sitting for more than 12 months.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Dammmmmnnnn lol
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Thats just crazy to have a beautiful Evo sitting for no reason for 2 years because you have another daily. Why not take this out even 1 day per week? I have read COUNTLESS horror stories dealing with one common problem: cars that people try to keep mint by keeping garage kept w/o driving. Gaskets, rubber components, hoses, all parts of the car are meant and built with the intentions of being driven. Without driving these parts tend to dry out and start to fail. Even in some more "electronically equipped" vehicles, cars that sit even tend to gain electrical problems with radios, buttons, electronic power features.

Any photos of this said 7k miles Evo?? Would love to see, im sure she looks good.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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The main problem I see is the gas tank being empty for 2 years. It should have been left full. Empty tanks tend to rust.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Like every one else said check all fluids,etc. give it a good look over look for things that may have rusted, and then once everything seems to be in order go out and dive the thing, oh and +1 on seeing some pics of the Evo
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