hitman2k
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Registered: 27th Aug 03
Location: West Midlands
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How often is it best to start car etc....... and also drive it once a week?take it for a spin around the block or will it be okay just starting etc,,,, any info or advice would be great 
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Martin_C
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Registered: 27th Jun 03
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
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dont just run it for 5 mins, let it run for a good while to warm up properly or you'll end up with a build up of condensation in your oil etc.
leave it on axle stands if possible, keep the weight off the tyres, make sure you have the right antifreeze, disconnect battery etc.
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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Just leave it. A modern engine can take a lot more than just sitting for a few months. Make sure the oil is topped up and it has some fresh anti freeze in it.
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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Oh, only other thing is to keep the battery on a trickle charger or it can discharge itself after a long time, saying that, the battery on my car hasn't been used and has been in the corner of my shed for a year, tested it a few weeks back and it was still producing the correct ampage and voltage.
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STEvieXE
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Registered: 21st Jan 03
Location: Ballymena N.I.
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i woudlnt take it out a run and leave it in. nothing worse than taking a car out in the wet, leaving it inside for a couple of weeks. doesnt get the chance to dry properly with no air in below it and WILL cause corrosion..
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