rossi_p

iTrader: (26)

Hi all,

Due to job changes and general lack of time, I've had the Impreza tucked up in the garage since October.

Before it went in, it had an oil change and I gave it a full on detail with the wheels off, degreaser, sealed, polished, waxed about 4-5 coats in etc. In the garage it has got a little dusty but is kept dry as have a dehumidifer in there.

Anyway, I was thinking about leaving it over the whole winter but I really miss driving it and am getting the itch .

I was wondering what sort of checks to I need to do before I take her out again.

I'm of course going to:

1 - charge the battery,
2 - 'dry crank' it after disconnecting the crank position sensor to make sure oil is up to pressure,
3 - Once cranked for 20-30 seconds, start and leave to idle for 10 minutes or so until warm and oil pressure to stabilise,
4 - Check tyre pressures,
5 - Check all fluid levels,
6 - I actually have some AP six pot calipers, PF front discs, Godspeed rear discs, Goodridge hoses and Ferodo pads to go on so brakes will all be checked.

I have got a new oil filter, seal and new oil so after warming the oil up, I was also planning on a full oil change.

Basically wondered if anybody has any other suggestions?

dannytwo

iTrader: (5)

Might be wise to check the plugs mate,they might have frosted over!
Then again its not been that long so you might be ok

rossi_p

iTrader: (26)

Thanks for the note

I will be taking the plugs out as part of the oil change process so will check them then.

I'd imagine they will be okay as the garage is pretty warm as the dehumidifier puts out heat if temperatures go towards zero.

What do people do if they put a car in storage for a year or so?