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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Default How long is to long?

02 Gt has been sitting in the garage since March. And has been started maybe 7-8 times. Im finnaly finnished with most of my training
and will be returning home soon so Im looking to do a little maitinence before I put her back on the road. Im already doing the oil and
transmission fluid, Plugs and wires. Flushing the radiator and a few other minor things. My main question is, Ive had the same tank of
gas since march, will I need to dump the old tank and put new gas in it or should it be alright? And am I missing anything else to look
over or check before putting it back on the road?
Old Sep 1, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Default RE: How long is to long?

You should have used fuel stabilizer when u put it up. You should be OK to run that fuel thru it. Even if u didnt you should be OK.
Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Default RE: How long is to long?

Hell, Since march...
My 3 vettes and porsche 911 have been
sitting for 5 years without starting and
Just mixed Hi Test and they all started
right up.
You won't have to do anything.

My other car is a tractor:

Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Don't forget to replace the brake fluid.The stuff draws moisture and does in fact allow corrosion to form inside the lines and calipers.Use stock replacement fluid and you can just let it drain out through the bleed fittings into a small hose then into a catch pan.Allow it to drain until the fluid comes out clear.Start at the passenger side rear brake and work your way to the drivers side front.Whatever you do don't allow the master cylinder to run dry.If it does you get to start all over and bleed it also.Buy at least a quart to start with.
02's don't have plug wires.Be sure to use anti seize when you install the new plugs.
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