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@LeeAnn200083 жыл бұрын
My car has been sitting for a year, changed the battery but the car wouldn't move. I was told my brakes must be locked... Bmw, 3 series......
@brochahotato46222 жыл бұрын
My civic has been sitting for a year, when I heard the word “week” I nearly spat out my water
@mitsuoo10123 жыл бұрын
Sitting for ONLY 2 WEEKS??? LOL
@dogbranes3 жыл бұрын
just bought a used car sitting for a whole year
@TheVIC-vo6yi3 ай бұрын
Started the Honda other day, sat for 3 years...Thats big news not a week..lol Runs great
@freddyflintstoned9134 жыл бұрын
Get a battery charger and keep your battery charged. Simple as that!
@bra1nc417d3 жыл бұрын
Good video, man. Straight to the point, everyone want's that lol. I have a car that's been sitting for about a year, without running at all. It's probably no good by now.
@desireeadrian57223 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely agree. Our other family car was not used for over a year. Already replaced the other battery but forgot to disconnect it. These are helpful steps as we need to know before getting things going again.
@CarringtonHollister2 жыл бұрын
I’m currently acquiring a 2002 Volkswagen Passat (affectionately named Danyell) that has been sitting since 2018 and she has basically all her mechanical components but no battery and 4 year old fluids
@sheldonm35354 жыл бұрын
Some ppl say not to let the car idle but I disagree. I let it idle until the rpm come down by itself. Than I just keep it under 3K rpm until it’s fully warmed up.
@Yohane3502 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your carbon buildup.
@yodead3692 жыл бұрын
I always let my car ride until you can hear the oil pump kick down after it's all circulated. There's no way in hell all that transmission fluid has ran through a cycle, by the time you slam it in the drive.
@computerblue013 жыл бұрын
Depending on how long it's been sitting, I'd remove the sparkplugs and spray a little fogging oil. All of the oil could've drained into the pan and this will help with the initial start.
@1AAuto3 жыл бұрын
+computerblue01 Thanks for the tip!
@eddiecates34972 жыл бұрын
@@1AAuto lol
@howtobebasic21224 жыл бұрын
i have a vehicle that's been sitting in my garage for 3 to 4 years and now i'm thinking about selling or scrapping it.
@carljohnson49963 жыл бұрын
Sell it first to see if anyone out there wants to buy it I bought my 01 cl-s for 1k and it sat in someone’s front yard for 2 years
@mihixtaj41624 жыл бұрын
Very helpful cause im about to buy my buddies abandoned honda with rear quarter panel damage thats been sitting for about two years now. Don't wanna ruin it more than it is already. Good first project and only im only 15 😂. Thank you
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+T x Thanks for checking us out!
@franceslawless89499 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊 very helpful.
@georgeh.70874 жыл бұрын
I'm going to check out a used car that's been sitting for several months and intend on checking all these things plus more. It's a 97 Buick Lesabre. I've heard good things about the engine and it has 90k so hopefully will be worth the low price.
@leviticus68963 жыл бұрын
How'd it go? Did you get the Buik?
@saylaveenadmearedead2 жыл бұрын
Best engine of all time 3.8
@antiquarian17734 жыл бұрын
my parents gave me their 2010 honda civic, it has been sitting away for about 6 months, the battery I suspect is completely dead. Power windows don't work, key doesn't work for the car and when I put the keys into the ignition nothing light up or makes any sound. Should I replace the whole battery or try to jump start it with another car? Thanks !
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+Joshua The Science god You can certainly try to jump start it first and if that does not last then replace the battery.
@kingsyiah62013 жыл бұрын
I’m in the same situation but it’s a 2003 Honda civic
@Carlos-ln1lx2 жыл бұрын
Lol why would you replace a perfectly good battery? Gotta try charging it first, either through another car or just jump start and let your alternator do it
@salgorogaztec88464 жыл бұрын
quick and educational video to share with my friends, loved this!
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+salgorogaztec Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
@readEvafantasybooks3 жыл бұрын
How about resetting codes on crosstrek
@bethwithers4798 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Any suggestions if it’s been sitting for over a year?
@heroknaderi Жыл бұрын
Great tips thank you
@CheesusSVT2 жыл бұрын
Great video, really solid points and in a quick video. 😘
@ravenraven53772 жыл бұрын
Want to know if a vehicle has sat a while? Check the brake rotors if they rusty the cars been sitting if there's shiny cars been driving around...
@inesekimene1439 Жыл бұрын
My car sitting for 2.years. What is first thing I should do to start the car ?
@PhillyDee2153 жыл бұрын
Would u suggest to coat the cylinder walls after sitting for a year🤔
@dcfgarage4 жыл бұрын
I would have started with the tire pressure. That's the most critical.
@freddyflintstoned9134 жыл бұрын
If the car does not start tire pressure is not that important. A dead battery makes a car a paperweight.
@charliechaplin11554 жыл бұрын
Also, I would disconnect the battery negative terminal, or take the battery off from my car at first, and then recharge it at an open place for safety.
@goldilocksfh77442 жыл бұрын
Really good video! My coolant is brown from sitting for years. Can I add the proper coolant or MUST it be flushed?
@i_Groomer_Dr.E Жыл бұрын
Flush it ....it's for the best
@angelavitulli6994 Жыл бұрын
My car sat for three months. Should I have it towed take to my mechanic? What should I expect from my car being idle for this amount of time?
@thatsthewayms.j26082 жыл бұрын
This helped sooo much! Thank you so much
@mindbodyandsoul813 жыл бұрын
man ive left my ml 63 amg sitting in my garage for 11 months while im overseas i havent had anyone start it or drive it and I know i didnt top up the gas before i parked it , is my vehicle gonna be screwed im worried
@Carlos-ln1lx2 жыл бұрын
Unless it's ethanol free it's better to leave it with no gas, but you do definitely want to hire someone to take it for a spin. Cars, especially nice cars, hate sitting around doing nothing or shit starts to get gunked up. When you get back either way do all this simple shit in the vid, and I would go ahead and do full oil and coolant refresh and take a good close look at your rotors, they may need a resurfacing
@VigneshKumar-mc2jc3 жыл бұрын
What if car sat for 8 months. Does it affect perfomance n mileage of the car ??
@1AAuto3 жыл бұрын
+Vignesh Kumar Thanks for watching! Possibly, but once you get all the stale gas out and make sure your fluids are good it should not affect overall performance.
@Rhosticks4 жыл бұрын
Very good info!
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+Rho Main Thanks for the feedback!
@janestrawls7110 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@momotillo58412 жыл бұрын
I have a Subaru WRX STI 2019 do i have to spray fogging oil in the cylinders?
@srt8srt8772 жыл бұрын
would the oil and cooling leak be permanently
@onelove80624 ай бұрын
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@brittneyisphording15082 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@lorenzosorrell1566 Жыл бұрын
My suv been shop for 3 months I had to replace my engine. I gotta keep starting it up
@OfficialkeyyYT3 жыл бұрын
Hey my 2017 Hyundai accent will have sat for my 6 month deployment. I'm afraid it won't work or start when I get back. What should I do first besides changing the battery?
@readEvafantasybooks3 жыл бұрын
Do codes have to be reset?
@beatricejefferson5289 Жыл бұрын
My car sitting at dealership I drove the car to inspection station and it failed the test. Any suggestions?
@metalashes70503 жыл бұрын
So I've got a car that's been sitting about 3 years. A year ago it got a new battery and it did start but then was ignored for another year. Do you thi k I have to replace the battery?
@EJR2022 күн бұрын
How about 1.9 years?
@williedillie76854 жыл бұрын
How can you start a car that hasn't been started in years huh dude?
@ASuwan224 жыл бұрын
Hey mate. Got a beemer that's been sitting for a couple months. Got a buyer coming to buy this week. Fired up it after a couple weeks, however has a petrol smell. Checked for leaks, no signs or drops on floor. Any idea what it could be? In 3 months I haven't drivin anywhere but turned it on a couple times a month.
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+anil2 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
@ASuwan224 жыл бұрын
@@1AAuto yeah sure, didn't think anyone could without looking, but maybe someone may know what it is. The smells went away after 10 mins. Think il take it for a proper drive tomorow and make sure its all good.
@19ShilohK2 жыл бұрын
@@ASuwan22 Yo I know im late as hell n uu probably already sold the car, but it was probably just old gas that needed changing
@Jalin2132 Жыл бұрын
Few week what about months
@tonidavis109810 ай бұрын
Djpuld you oil your belts?!
@mariohoxha76493 жыл бұрын
Hi I need some help. left my car for a month siting on tall grass wen i start it up and drive the steering wheel fell very heavy. I cheeked steering fluid and i have the right level. I thin something is rusted and i dont know what. Do you gays have any idea?
@1AAuto3 жыл бұрын
+Mario Hoxha We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@jeffreycole37164 жыл бұрын
My car have a grounds problem could you tell me what's causing it
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+Jeffrey Cole We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@sulaiman16303 жыл бұрын
Few weeks? More like 4 months
@bizoo_savage5847 Жыл бұрын
that man loves mary jane
@robertnordeen46313 жыл бұрын
A new Toyota Corolla 2012 ( 150 miles) on it. They just changed the oil and tranny oil. 100% tranny oil!?? What? That tells me something fishy. Tail pipe not plugged? No clue. Rodents got in there maybe don't know. Hmm how far can a rodent get and crap a nest in a piston? Could of been in a spotless garage. But I'd be buying something bad they ain't telling, just "as is". 9 years storage? Rusty cylinders? Not a clue. I'm not buying it.
@hazemalsuraihi969010 ай бұрын
That's helpful ❤
@TheCirrostratus4 жыл бұрын
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@mrdeyabu00772 жыл бұрын
you will have a lot battery problems,put a new one.