I have a 2004 G35 coupe, I changed the sparks a few months back and noticed the oil leak like everybody else, aside from that it was leaking oil onto the cat. So I decided to not drive it until I got it fixed. I didnt think the parts were so expensive so my car has been parked for about 3 months.

Im just wondering if I'm going to run into any more problems since i haven't moved it.
My battery is dead, but is there anything else I have to worry about? I heard that when you don't move a car after a while you have problems with the gas pump....


any input that helps would be appreciated.

 

If it were me, I'd charge the battery, start the car, and drive it around the block a couple of times once per month until you get the problem resolved and feel comfortable driving the car again.

Letting a car sit for an extended period of time is one of the worst things one can do to it. Tires can be damaged when they sit under the weight of the vehicle on the same section. I don't know about the fuel pump in these vehicles, but you won't really have to worry about much of anything if you simply drive around the block a couple of times every month or so. Your catalytic converter is unlikely to heat up enough to cause any serious issues with the oil on a short drive.

 

Parked for three months, now with a dead battery I'd be very surprised if the ECU remembers why it's there. You may have made a bad situation worse....Gary

 

Not sure of the exposure to the climate in your area but moisture in gas maybe an issue.

ECU will relearn itself quickly, it returns to initial factory setting.

Flat spots are not an issue with quality low profile tires unless its been sitting for years.

When still in service would park vehicles for up to 6 months with battery being only issue.

 

The ICs are flashed from the factory (as In supplier) and won't lose their memory unless reflashed/damaged. Discharging batteries don't do that. They are shipped to the factory with no power. Trust me.

Op: I would get a new battery, drive and burn all the old gas then fill with fresh. A good hour long drive will burn off any water condensation. I'd worry most about old gas and flat spotted tires.

 

Thanks everybody, I'm not worried about the battery or tires since I was planning on buying one anyways, and I am going to buy new tires since they have no thread left.
I will give the car a drive around when i buy the battery this week.

I appreciate everyones input. thanks once again.