Totally off subject

bigwes · 03-03-04, 10:06

I am going out of town for a week and my 350z will be in the garage while I am gone. Will it hurt to let her sit in the garage for 5 whole days without being cranked. I know this is off topic but I would like to know if I need to have a friend come over and drive it around for one or two days.

Thanks alot guys

Accumulator · 03-03-04, 10:18

Nah, won't hurt it a bit. I sometimes let my XJS (and other cars) sit for MONTHS at a time, have since the '80s. No permanently flat-spotted tires, no problems at all. None. Cars can sit a LOT longer than many people think before something bad happens.

ghlavaty · 03-03-04, 10:26

Accumulator is wrong...your car must be driven every day...something about those Nissans...send me the keys and I'll make sure it's driven. (help me out on this one Accumulator

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Just kidding of course...think about all those cars that sit on the car lots for weeks. It'll be fine.

Jesstzn · 03-03-04, 11:29

Up until 5 years ago I always stored my cars from 1 Nov till mid Mar and all I ever did was start them bout once a month if that. Never a problem. I only did that to keep the battery from going dead cuz some memory things carp if that happens . Moreso now withthe *new* cars .. VW will loose raidio codes and even the alarm settings.

MBZ 500E · 03-03-04, 12:13

Agree long term storage (over 1 month) isn't a big deal but I would recommend putting in new motor oil and coolant before storing for the winter. Reason being that used motor oil and old coolant loses it's ability to keep a balanced pH and may become too caustic/acidic. Other than that you just need to make sure the mice don't get near the car.

mirrorfinishman · 03-03-04, 02:02

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Originally posted by bigwes
Will it hurt to let her sit in the garage for 5 whole days without being cranked.

My 69' Corvette Stingray has not been cranked since last November.

It should not hurt your 350Z a bit. Just don't rev it up too soon after you start it for the first time. That will give the oil a chance to completely lubricate the engine.

p.s. Jesstzn, I always turn off the battery switch for the winter. That way I know everything is completely shut down. There's not much memory stuff in my Vette so it's really no big deal when I start it up again in the spring.

bigwes · 03-04-04, 05:54

Thanks guys,

All of your responses are greatly appreciated. I didn't think it would hurt it at all, sitting in the garage for a week. Cars do sit on dealer-lots for alot longer than a week. Today is my fairlady's first professional detail day. Wish me luck!!!

jinxxycat · 03-04-04, 09:16

LUCK BIGWES! Can't wait to have my fairladyZ's first detail of the spring season!

bigwes · 03-04-04, 12:46

When you replaced your 350z symbol with the JDM fairlady z symbol was there any place you could see the old 350z leftover markings. I think it would be a perfect coverup.

teamvegas · 03-04-04, 02:31

I will come over and drive it for week!!!!!! I will even top the tank off. Please!?!

hayless · 03-04-04, 03:58

bigwes,

Just let me know and I can call some friends in Hoover to come over and take her around the block to ease your mind!

Joey

4DSC · 03-04-04, 10:17

Hmm, you know what? You're right, this IS totally off subject....

Moved to Car & Driver.