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Hi, I am going on a vacation and would have to leave my car at a parking space near airport for almost a month. I have a 09 camry with around 15K miles. Is leaving a car for a month harmful for the tires/battery or the engine? Can anyone please let me know if it is ok to leave the car for such a long time? |
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Hi, santoc. I wouldn't worry about the mechanical aspects of letting the car sit for 30 days or so. You MAY want to change the oil (if it hasn't just been changed) prior to departing so that at least you've got nice clean stuff coating your cylinder walls and on your bearing surfaces, rather than old acidic crap. Battery? Not likely a problem. But I always have a pair of jumper cables in the trunk anyway; it's amazing how often SOMEONE needs them. (It's great saving your own butt.....even better when you can be someone else's hero!) Lastly, depending on the environment of the place you'll be parking, you may want to consider two other things: a) the option of putting a cover on your car.....they're relatively inexpensive and will protect against prying eyes, bird crap, acid rain, etc......or, b) at least doing a good wash and wax job to your baby before leaving her out in the elements for a month. Have a good trip........and don't worry about Bessy! She'll be fine. Mike
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Replying to: notmybmw (Nov 04, 2009 7:23 am) For a 2009 not applicable but - for others: If the battery is OEM and the car is over 4 years old; replacing the battery prior to trip would be smart since the clock, engine imobilizer warning light, etc. will drain the battery. I was going to say to always carry jumper cables in the trunk but you beat me to it !! Also; make sure tire pressure is at least 32 ppsi before it is parked.
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Bike shop strap-to-trunk-style bike racks don't fit my 09 Camry even tho data at shops say they should. Hitch data says I must use a 1 1/4" receiver. I need a 2" for my existing bike rack that I used on my now-sold 4-Runner. 2" adaptors can be added to the 1 1/4" hitch but I get differing opinions, saying they stick out over a foot throwing off the weight balance on the car and are bad choices. One car shop said he could install a Class 2 type because I'm not towing anything, only carrying about 60 pounds of bikes and rack, but has never put one on a new Camry before. I have new bikes with no way to take them anyplace! Would appreciate your suggestions. Sure don't want to have to buy another bike rack when I have a great one in the garage.
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Replying to: jagger (Nov 08, 2009 8:18 am) It comes with a 2" sleeve to fit over the 1-1/4, I dont need the 2", but I did put it on once to see the difference. Not that much longer. I doubt the weight balance will be thrown off by 2 bikes and the hitch adapter. BTW, the Curtis is a straight bolt on. They even have a video on the site to show you exactly how to do it. I had mine installee at a PetBoys shop for $50. |
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 21, 2009 5:15 am)
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Replying to: exler (Nov 14, 2009 1:29 pm) "Park" check is pretty much consistent with every other vehicle I've owned, so not sure where the "Drive" came from.
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 14, 2009 1:57 pm)
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Replying to: exler (Nov 14, 2009 4:13 pm) Buying used vehicles.....let the buyer beware. You buy it, you own it, problems and all.
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