Need advice for starting older car, not driven.

MalumInSe · 01-30-2010, 04:01 AM

Figure I'd add a little to this rather old thread

I recently started my supra after sitting for 5 years. I was actually pretty surprised how easy everything went. Just get rid of the old gas, fill with new. I am a fan of sea foam although it appears that other members don't recommend using it.

I put a little tranny fluid in each cylinder after I removed the spark plugs. Checked the plugs to ensure that they would at least survive one more start. I also added some new oil although didn't bother to change it until I got it started and running for a sec.

Prior to starting the car I unplugged each coil. I then cranked the starter for about 5 seconds, then waited 30. I did this a few times. Finally I connected the battery and fired it up. Ignore the smoke coming out of the exhaust.

I drove it to my garage and then did basic maintenance and tune up procedures. Car runs great now.

01-30-2010, 04:01 AM	#10
MalumInSe Stock Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ca Posts: 17	Figure I'd add a little to this rather old thread I recently started my supra after sitting for 5 years. I was actually pretty surprised how easy everything went. Just get rid of the old gas, fill with new. I am a fan of sea foam although it appears that other members don't recommend using it. I put a little tranny fluid in each cylinder after I removed the spark plugs. Checked the plugs to ensure that they would at least survive one more start. I also added some new oil although didn't bother to change it until I got it started and running for a sec. Prior to starting the car I unplugged each coil. I then cranked the starter for about 5 seconds, then waited 30. I did this a few times. Finally I connected the battery and fired it up. Ignore the smoke coming out of the exhaust. I drove it to my garage and then did basic maintenance and tune up procedures. Car runs great now.