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Mr J Oct 22, 2015 01:17 AM

Haven't driven my evo for couple years need tips
 
Due to some circumstances i haven't been able to drive ny evo 8 Besides putting in a new battery anything else i should check on before first start besides oil?

Kada__85 Oct 22, 2015 08:25 AM

Drain and replace the fuel, check your oil and depending on how long it sat, check your hoses and all that good stuff

EvoooB Oct 22, 2015 09:10 AM

Where and how it was stored will have a lot to do with what you need to do. Stored in a climate controlled garage that was basically never opened... drain the gas, check fluid levels, check air pressure and go enjoy it.

Stored outside under a tarp will take much more to be sure no animals have chewed through wires/hoses or have made nests that could potentially catch fire and things of that nature

Mr J Oct 24, 2015 09:44 AM

Parked outside under a tarp. Should the oil be good in the engine and tranny?


Originally Posted by EvoooB (Post 11525397)
Where and how it was stored will have a lot to do with what you need to do. Stored in a climate controlled garage that was basically never opened... drain the gas, check fluid levels, check air pressure and go enjoy it.

Stored outside under a tarp will take much more to be sure no animals have chewed through wires/hoses or have made nests that could potentially catch fire and things of that nature


Nightbreeze Oct 24, 2015 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by Mr J (Post 11526325)
Parked outside under a tarp. Should the oil be good in the engine and tranny?

I recently ran through this with a Boxster I had sitting around for two years. I would check to make sure nothing nested in your exhaust, and at least in my case I opted to change the oil just because it's easy and relatively cheap. I also dropped a couple of drops of oil into each cylinder to ensure the rings were coated prior to starting the car the first time, but I don't know if this would possibly cause issue in an evo.

The main issue that I ran into were that my tires were completely shot because the air had gotten low over time and they developed flat spots. Also my brake rotors were in really bad shape from corrosion (don't know if you live in a dry area, might not be an issue).

Evo'lusive Oct 25, 2015 05:20 AM

Definitely change oil and replace fuel.
For that amount if time it wouldn't surprise me if oil leaks may occur,or water leak from water pump.
I would go to extreme and replace coolant and all fluids to be honest.
just my 2cents.

egis Oct 25, 2015 07:03 AM

another proud evo owner who didn't have a chance in two years to fire up the car and let it idle for a few minutes lol

Grimgrak Oct 25, 2015 08:14 AM

Makes u wonder about all those low mileage garage queens

Mr J Oct 25, 2015 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by egis (Post 11526606)
another proud evo owner who didn't have a chance in two years to fire up the car and let it idle for a few minutes lol

Lol


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