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TriGem2k · 05-23-2011, 01:09 PM

Hey guys/gals,

I've got a question for the storage folk.

My car "accidently" went into storage for 6 months with no oil change and no fuel stabilizer. Luckily the car is on a battery maintainer though.

My question is how do I bring it out of hibernation? The oil hasn't been changed in almost 2 years. I used to do it annually as the car never made it anywhere near the 15k per oil change and now it went sleeping without a diaper change.

Do I change the oil prior to starting? Do I add octane booster to the fuel as its 6-7 months old?

Please advise!

James D.

05-23-2011, 01:09 PM	#1
TriGem2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,431	Bad Hibernation Hey guys/gals, I've got a question for the storage folk. My car "accidently" went into storage for 6 months with no oil change and no fuel stabilizer. Luckily the car is on a battery maintainer though. My question is how do I bring it out of hibernation? The oil hasn't been changed in almost 2 years. I used to do it annually as the car never made it anywhere near the 15k per oil change and now it went sleeping without a diaper change. Do I change the oil prior to starting? Do I add octane booster to the fuel as its 6-7 months old? Please advise! James D. __________________ http://i46.tinypic.com/2qx0rqs.jpg 2001 Boxster Artic Silver / Black Interior -GT3 Front Bumper w/ Lip -Side Skirts -Gemballa Exhuast and Cats -O.Z. Racing 18" Wheels --18X8.5Front 18X10 Rears -Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18 -5mm Rear Spacers -Porsche Door Sills -H&R Springs -Powerflow Intake -B&M Short Shifter -Pioneer Avic-F90BT Navigation -Focal Polyglass 165VR3 -Alpine PDX 5 Amp -Bose OEM Subwoofer & Midrange -Audio Controld DQXS (DSP)