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Your Car Parked For Long? Use These Tips To Start It

Carmart TeamBy Carmart TeamMay 8, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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When we want to sell our cars in Nigeria, that is if you want to go the traditional route instead of making use of http://carmart.ng to sell your car, it is usually parked on the main road with a bottle of water on the hood of the car, with your phone number plastered on the mirror. Half of the time, it is parked out for a long period of time before a seller is found and most sellers tend to neglect their cars for sale in Nigeria without at least driving them out once in a while. This is why reading this blog is very important. 

Your car has been wanting to use it for a long time and it seems naughty that it won’t start. Here is the workaround. Check how to start a car parked for a long time! Use your car and don’t leave it behind.

Perhaps that is why starting a car that has not been used for a long time does not seem easy. Especially if you are a buyer of a Tokunbo car

Some people may think that cars are worth it because they don’t use them, but surprisingly that’s not the case. The longer a car sits idle, the more it loses value and becomes more defective. Without lubrication and constant movement, you are more likely to get stuck and stuck.

This article on how to start a car that has been parked for a long time highlights the specific steps needed to take to get your idle car ready and ready to drive again.

  •  Inspect the grill and crevices for bugs, nests and dirt

Cars that aren’t being used usually become homes for critters and insects, often nesting anywhere in sight. You’ll need to look around and discard the trellis clogged with bug nests, debris, and leaves. Their presence can cause the car to overheat when starting. Also, don’t use blades as they can catch fire in a hot engine.

Inserting and removing the key can be a bit difficult if the ignition point has not been used for a long time

  • Check the engine oil and lubricate the engine

This is an important first step. Engine oil that has been left for a long period of time may deteriorate and become unusable. Therefore, drain it and replace it with new engine oil.

Engine components need to be lubricated due to being left for a long time. Speaking of pistons, cylinders, rings, etc., mist oil can be used for lubrication.

Before driving your car, it is important to drain the old engine oil and replace it with new.

  • Replace filters and spark plugs

Deposits build up in the oil over time and can lead to clogging of oil filters, fuel injectors, and carburettors. Therefore, it should be checked and replaced if necessary.

To fog the engine, you will need to remove the spark plug wires and the spark plug itself. This process should check if the spark plugs need to be replaced. 

  • Empty the gas tank

Just like engine oil, old gasoline must be removed. Do this with a syphon and a syphon pump. Insert one end into the gas tank, apply the first suction, and then let the gas flow into the container until it is completely drained. Then replace it with fresh gasoline.

  • Check the battery

Copper in battery cables loses its conductive properties as it ages. Therefore, if the battery is left unused, it should be replaced with a new battery.

However, if you remove it and store it in the right environment, you can simply clean the ports and posts with a baking soda solution, charge it and reinstall it.

Battery conductivity may decrease if not used for a long period of time

Check coolant and brake fluid

They don’t seem to be essential, but they can interfere with a smooth ride. Take a sample of the radiator coolant and use a hydrometer to make sure it is in good condition. Also, make sure the brake fluid is filled to the required level (between maximum and minimum).

  • Preparing for ignition

Due to infrequent use, the car key may get stuck when trying to slide it out of the lock. The lock should be lubricated using a lock dry lubricant so that it slides in and out easily. With the spark plugs removed, the key must be used to turn the engine on to allow the oil to lubricate the cylinder walls before ignition. You may also need to spray starting fluid into the carburettor opening before starting the engine.

Even if you haven’t used your car in months or years, don’t just turn it on and drive. You are risking your life and the lives of others, and there is no good in such a vehicle.

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Everything should be checked for leaks and corrosion. Only then can you start a car that has been parked for a long time? 

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