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For me to start the Camaro again that is(getting my license plate and insurance back tomorrow). It has been sitting nearly 9 months in the garage, battery disconnected, tank full of gas, and a fresh oil change. Anything I should know or you guys would suggest before I start it up again? I made the mistake of leaving the battery in the engine bay disconnected... some acid discharge came out, now I have to take the battery out and wipe up the bay and battery terminals with a mix of baking soda and water before I start it up. I would figure I need to inflate the tires too after letting the battery recharge for a while. I was thinking about giving it another oil change soon, maybe add some fuel injector cleaner in case any carbon deposits built up, add some to the gas tank too. I dunno, anything else you guys can think of? Yes, a carwash is one of them(the top is so dusty)! I think I'm gonna put new wheels on it too. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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Oil change, Recharge Battery, Clean Terminals, and car wash all sound good! The only thing I would worry about is the gas that has been sitting in your tank all that time! [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img]
Now, I'm not a know-it-all about gasoline, but I strongly believe that the quality of that gas has BADLY DETEIORATED!
Or am I full of it...?
Not sure
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I agree! 9 months is a loooong time for gas to just sit around. It's been in your tank since August, and has gone through a wide range of temp changes as well, further breaking it down. I would drain your gas tank ASAP! I would change the oil after 100-200 miles as well. FYI--regular Coke works AWSOME for cleaning battery posts. Just pour it on, let it sit, wipe them off.
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yeah, definitely drain the tank. i run premium gas in my motocross bike, and if that gas sits for more than a month or two, i have to drain the tank b/c #1 it doesnt run near as well, and #2 i foul spark plugs alot more often. but i have seen additive stuff for your gas that keeps it from getting "old".<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/483076\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/483076</a> <br />TSP rumbler, straight pipe, corvette servo. <br />Soon - 3.42+lsd,headers, cai,Comment
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And you'll have 4 nice big flat-spots on those tires if you didn't have her up on jackstands.
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The gas won't be much of an issue as long as the tank was FULL. If the tank was under half, then you might be looking at some issues...<a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six</a> <br /><b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/c_o_jones\" target=\"_blank\">Cardomain</a></b><br />--This doesn\'t change the fact that I am ~The Guru~ who still kicks puppies...Comment
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Cool! Thanks for the input. I would hope the gas is still somewhat good... I had a full tank, and thanks for the headsup on the oil and carbon deposit thing! As I was putting the battery back, I noticed some acid discharge from the battery... it fell a lil bit below and tore away at some paint and even made a small hole through the metal. I think it'll be okay. I would like to get it fixed though. Anyone know if this would be under warranty from GM? I want to see if I can sneak this one into a warranty("uh yeah... I was cleaning the engine bay and noticed a hole!!!") And to top it off... the battery is dead. I'll take it to autozone to see if it's still good and have them recharge it. Thanks guys!
Oh yeah, I probably will have four flat spots on the tires... however, the I have new rims and wheels awaiting the car... not that big of a deal.Yes, I know \"Artic\" should be spelled \"Arctic\". Can any of the mods change this?Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ArticRider:
Anyone know if this would be under warranty from GM? <hr></blockquote>
Yes it should be under warranty. Buddy of mine did the same thing in his TA.-<i>Travis</i><br /><b>99 Trans Am, Pewter, A4</b> Forged, stalled, and cammed<br /><b>85 Buick Regal WH1 T-Type</b> It\'d be cool if it ran...<br /><b>94 Camaro 3.4, Teal, M5</b> The daily beaterComment
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seafoam in the gas tank-christopher h<p>parting out v6 camaro. <p><a href=\"http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=004216\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=8&t=004216</a>Comment
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