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Search Auto Parts Search daughter off to school Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive World>> Car Care Tips guestgene New User Jul 20, 2009, 6:33 AM Post #1 of 7 (3721 views) daughter off to school Sign In Hi! My daughter is off to collage and will leave her car home for 4 months. How should I "prepare" the car so it will work fine when she returns? THANKS! Gene:) Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 20, 2009, 7:06 AM Post #2 of 7 (3711 views) Re: daughter off to school Sign In That's a fairly short period of time. The biggest concern would be the battery. You need to either drive it once a month for at least 30 minutes or disconnect the battery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. guestgene New User Jul 20, 2009, 7:09 AM Post #3 of 7 (3707 views) Re: daughter off to school Sign In THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ampretty001 User Sep 22, 2009, 5:26 PM Post #4 of 7 (3671 views) Re: daughter off to school Sign In Just drive it for at least once or twice a month... Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 24, 2009, 11:46 AM Post #5 of 7 (3663 views) Re: daughter off to school Sign In Shumaker makes a $20 battery maintainer that's automatic and trickle charges a battery to 100% of it's capability. I own many - they use very little electricity but do need house current. Works awesome for even long stored batteries. Now - if the car is outdoors and subject to weather driving it is suggested. Use brakes too as some get gun rust or worse fairly quickly and won't self correct without work if left too long. Seals all over a car do much better also when used. They are everywhere and if those sit idle too long can create leaks, T smithjoshep New User Apr 12, 2010, 11:05 PM Post #6 of 7 (3547 views) Re: daughter off to school Sign In According to your questions, i can say may be so many problem in your daughter cars. It will be better to call car expert and they will identify the exact problem that your daughter is facing in her car Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 12, 2010, 11:27 PM Post #7 of 7 (3543 views) Re: daughter off to school Sign In It's an old thread and the origin was about preventing problems for short term storage not an active problem, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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