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Old 09-06-2003, 12:37 PM
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Coupe not driven for a while

Due to my work schedule/travelling, etc. my G35 is not my daily driver and unfortunately can sit in my garage for a week at a time.

Any suggestions besides starting her up every few days to keep her in shape?

 
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Old 09-06-2003, 05:58 PM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

Thanks mrelussive. I usually let her warm up until the meter hits the first couple of bars and have made it a habit since I got her to not drive her hard untiil she's fully warmed up.

 
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Old 09-06-2003, 06:42 PM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

after you warm it up you might wot it a couple of times to get all the stuff that been sitting for a week

 
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Old 09-06-2003, 07:53 PM
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I don't think letting it sit for 1 or 2 or even 3 weeks is a big deal.At the dealers they sit for months sometimes.If you feel the need to warm it up,drive it.Warming without moving it actually does more harm.

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Old 09-07-2003, 07:56 AM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

the G will not be my daily driver, but i have another vehicle that currently sits for a once a week drive. i wonder if i've damaged it by not letting it warm up.

 
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Old 09-17-2003, 06:14 PM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

Like someone said here - the best way to warm up a vehicle is to drive it "gently" until the temperature gauge reads normal. "Gently" really means be easy on the acceleration and not at highway speeds.

I usually start my car, put on my seatbelt, and go. The car usually warms up after a couple minutes of light driving. Its better than sitting in a parking lot idleing and twiddling your thumbs.

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Old 09-18-2003, 10:30 AM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

My G sits for days at a time when I travel, I usually let it warm for about two minutes. By the time I get of of my complex, she is almost warm!

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Old 09-18-2003, 12:48 PM
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My wife's BMW sales/service and manual tells us to NEVER warm up her car by letting it sit there in idle. It says to ALWAYS warm up the engine by driving it at moderate speeds.

The funny thing is that in the Infiniti manual for my G35c, it says to allow the car to warm up (30 seconds I believe?) before driving, period. Kinda goes against everything I've learned recently, interesting...

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Old 09-18-2003, 09:15 PM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

Sure the engine is important during storage, but have any of you thought about the brakes. The seals and boots go bad on the caliper when they sit for too long. What I was told was to pump the brakes every now and then so the seals and dust boots dont get this memory thing. Had this happen to my Vette once. Had to replace the seals. Just a thought for you guys storing and such

 
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Old 09-19-2003, 11:53 PM
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Re: Coupe not driven for a while

I will take care of it for ya If i'm your neighbor...hehe

 
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