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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Any important steps in taking car out of storage?

I'm planning on taking the g out of storage this week.
I stored it since roughly October 15 for personal reasons and knowing winter was around the corner.

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is there anything i should do when i take it out?
is it recommended to get an oil change?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Change the oil before you start it for the first time. I just took my G out yesterday.

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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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I always check fluids, tire pressures, charge battery and then start it up and go for a ride. After it's well warmed you can drain/change the oil & filter, getting the moisture and contaminants out.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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^whs.....
I know a lot of guys like to put in fresh fluids before starting it up.

IMO its best to get a heat cycle into it to drive out any moisture, ....then change the oil.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Can't see the point of changing it before heating it up. I have done it that way before but switched many years ago to draining it hot. It won't drain and release moisture/contaminants as well when it is cold.


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I know a lot of guys like to put in fresh fluids before starting it up.

IMO its best to get a heat cycle into it to drive out any moisture, ....then change the oil.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nogoodname
Change the oil before you start it for the first time. I just took my G out yesterday.

what are you lowered on ?
that's the perfect low im looking for
 
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