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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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i live in nY and mu car was stock for 3 months, it was last sept when i left it in front of our house, iwnet for long vacation and going back soon, im just wondering what to consider before using it coz im pretty sure there will be a problem,since winter is already here, what should i do first
 
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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nwei my civic is ex 2000
 
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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pull the plugs and check them, change the oil, put fresh gas in it, new fuel filter, and check your tires for dry rot and flat spots.
 
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Dont forget to check the air filter for mice... my sister didnt lol and sucked a mouse nest into her throttle body... =[ lulz
 
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Yep mice will be the biggest concern. They get in the heater ducts too. 3 months is not a real long time you can probably charge (or replace) the battery and start it right up. Changing the oil before starting would be a good idea as it could have some water condensed in it.
 
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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3 months is not that long. Check for mice if you want to, but I would just start it up. There will be condensation on more parts of your motor than just the oil pan, so I would run it for a few minutes before you change the oil if you're planning on doing that.

I wouldn't worry about it too much-

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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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thanks for the opinion guys ,atleast im not really in a big problem
thanks
 
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