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JCW Member Since: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 868 |
My own view is not to start it unless taking it out on a proper drive & up to full temperature - stationery idling possibly does more harm than good. Sure others will have differing views on this though |
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8th May 2022 4:36pm |
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chugga90 Member Since: 24 Jul 2015 Location: Chilterns Posts: 153 |
Would be better putting a trickle charger/battery conditioner on it to keep that good. The either up on stands or increased tyre pressure to prevent flat spots?
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8th May 2022 4:36pm |
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Rosco Member Since: 20 Jan 2012 Location: Beyond the wall. Posts: 2576 |
Thanks Chaps, have just given it a quick drive and all good, passed MOT after 18 months with no advisories and starts up on first click even after 3 months, NOT an FFRR but it is old so they built them better back in the day |
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8th May 2022 4:45pm |
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Slow progress Member Since: 30 Jun 2020 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 451 |
And leave it with the handbrake off but tyres chocked if that’s an option. Also you may want to consider some fuel stabiliser if it’s petrol L322 TD6 2003
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9th May 2022 5:48pm |
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3236 |
If it’s diesel then a full tank. John
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10th May 2022 8:23am |
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