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Replying to: clydesdale57 (Oct 12, 2009 6:45 am) Steve
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Replying to: sdmgm (Oct 14, 2009 3:43 pm) |
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I just found out today that I will be going on a 4 month "vacation" starting in mid-November and going until around mid-March, and will not be able to use my car (09 TDI). Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could/should do to prepare the car for sitting for so long? I am trying to find someone who can take the car and run it for the winter, but if not what is the best thing for me to do?
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 15, 2009 5:51 pm) |
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 15, 2009 5:51 pm) Have it run (start the engine) at least once per week (by someone, who will take care of your house, while you are gone) and run the A/C full blast that prevents various seals in A/C system from hardening and keeps them lubricated. Starting and running the engine once a week also keeps most engine moving parts lubricated. If you live in a cold climate and the car is not garaged, make sure you have both, radiator and windshield wiper fluids with fresh freeze-free additives. Radiator coolant can be mixed to the desired density and you can add anti-freeze agents into wiper fluid reservoir (sometimes just plain rubbing alcohol does the job). Don't apply the hand brake (leave the car in P or in a gear, if manual transmission).
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Replying to: sdmgm (Oct 14, 2009 3:43 pm)  160,000 miles. If the timing belt broke I'm suprised it is only costing you $1900.00! When they break it causes a chain reaction that could bring the bill up nearer $4,000. (whole new top end of the engine, plus the new TBWP) When was the belt changed last, that's the question inquiring mind want to know? |
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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 16, 2009 1:58 am)
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 16, 2009 1:13 pm) |
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Replying to: shrifty (Oct 16, 2009 1:13 pm) Tip 1: During winter many motorists forget about their auto air conditioning because it isn't necessary to use it during those cold months. But did you know that using the air conditioning on the windscreen will clear any internal fogging very efficiently, and having the heater on at the same time stops you getting cold as well. Tip 2: Using the auto air conditioner as noted above will also help to alleviate any need to re-gas the system. Why? Because an auto air conditioner compressor uses a seal on the drive shaft to keep the refrigerant from escaping. This seal works with the help of a thin film of oil, during winter the non use of the air conditioner allows the oil to dry up thus letting the refrigerant escape. The unknowing driver does not find out their system isn't functioning till summer arrives. Run your car air conditioner once every 2 weeks for a few minutes and you will have no problems or use it to defrost and defog your windscreen during winter.
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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 16, 2009 4:54 pm) |
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