Starting car after three months of being idle...what should I know?

[GToddyT5]

I haven't driven the GT in about three months. Is there anything I should do before starting it up? I just got a new battery and my alternator tests good. Is there anything I should put in the fuel? Total, it has been driven three times since early December.

 

[trav_19]

well you didn't go out and start it every other week or so just to let it run?

how low is the gas..

i would just change the oil first then drive it up and get some fresh gas in it

 

[1TallMF]

I'm not sure if it does it on our cars, but does the computer refrain from firing the injectors if the throttle is opened past a certain point? If so it might not be a bad idea to put the pedal to the floor and crank the engine 5-10 seconds to build-up oil pressure before the engine fires-up. Worst case you could pull the fuel pump fuse and crank the engine that way. Did you add fuel stabilizer in the tank when you put it away? 3 months isn't that long though, I can't forsee you having any issues starting it. My car usually starts right up after 3 or 4 revolutions after its been stored.

 

[trav_19]

yea the only problems i run into are usually dead batteries

 

[GToddyT5]

I would've needed to keep starting it every other day to keep the battery from dying. One time I forgot to disconnect it and hadn't touched it since, until a few days ago. My friend told me to disconnect the coil and crank it for a few seconds to move the oil around. I did not put any fuel stabilizer in it previously.

 

[SaltWaterFish]

Before starting, get in and press the gas peddle all the way to the floor then start the engine.

It will not start b/c this shuts off the injectors. Let the engine crank for 5 seconds. Do this 2-3 times. This will bring up the oil pressure b/c after sitting for so long all the oil will have drained to the oil pan. This will save your bearings and fill the lifters.

 

[GToddyT5]

Will do. I'm going to get rid of this thing within the next two months, have no need for it anymore. If anyone wants a forged, blown, HCI'd GT, point em my way.

 

[trav_19]

....so injectors get turned off with the pedal to the floor when cranking huh....i never knew that