My car is dead, I need to get it started again, but its been sitting for almost nine months now.

So what would you suggest me to do to get it running again?
Like, what do I need to replace, I already got the oil, anything else?

 

just charge the battery and turn that key,hopefully you dont live where it is TOO COLD and your gas gets condensation it in,but just drain the fuel out of the tank and lines and add new fuel.

 

I think someone else asked this one in the General Tech area. From what I remember, you might want to disconnect your fuel pump relay, and let it crank over a few times to get oil up into the engine - I imagine that there isn't even a sheen of it on any of the friction surfaces. Dunno, do a search, but you might be okay... I would also think that the gas might be 'stale' or whatever. Check all the fluids, top off the battery, and hope for the best. Might not like running for a few. Let us know!

 

Yeah, do those things. Check all your fluids (especially the coolant condition.) Check (maybe change) your gas and let your fuel pump prime for a little while. (I don't know exactly how long it primes, 2~4 seconds each time you turn the key 'on?')

Make sure the battery is in good condition; you don't want to take your alternator out or overwork it.

When you change your oil, make sure you fill up the filter. Might even want to have some carb cleaner/fuel injector cleaner ready if you think you'll need it. (I'm sure you know not to use carb cleaner if it's FI, but I don't know what engine you have, sorry.)

Then just keep an eye (and ear, and nose) on everything and hope it all goes well!

Let us know!

Take it easy "brah,"
Scott

 

Thanks for all that help.
Hopefully I'll try and get it up and running tomorrow.
As soon as I can it will be better.

I just cant wait to hear her again, its like this sound that is so soothing. I know you guys know what I am talking about.

 

Hell yeah, I do. I often take my beater truck around, never even starting the 'bird for days to weeks at a time. I crave that sound.

And it feels like a damn formula 1 race car compared to my '79 bleazo. Also feels like I'm sitting on the road while driving the 'bird compared to that truck, and neither are dropped or lifted....

Let us know if you get 'er started!

Laters,
Scott

 

Alright, finally on Sunday I am going to get her started again. My friend is going to come over and help me Get the oil changed, and the filter, and the battery, it should be like new.

Key word "should"

I'll keep you all updated to see how it goes.

 

Sounds good. Get her running so we can all meet up next week!

Laters,
Scott

 

Woooooo, I finally got her running again, and boy does it sound good. I forgot how good it sounded

I did not remember it being that loud, but my friends that helped me did

Ok, I gotta go, I just needed to tell you all.

 

Great news. What all did you have to do to get her running again?

 

Glad to hear that you fired her up!! Like music to your ears yea. Laterz man.

 

I replaced the Oil, OMG that was sludge.

I replaced the battery, Optima Yellow top (there is no better)

and the oil filter.

 

Congrats man... so what was wrong with her? Just old oil? Hehe.

Is she insured? Wash and wax and bring her out! (You should probably wash the car, too.)

Laters,
Scott

 

Its washed, not waxed yet, just got some wax yesterday.
No she is not insured yet, no plates either. I turned those in so I would not get charged for not driving her. Plus I look at this as an excuse to get the cutom tags i've always wanted.