Zazz Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi guys a question I'm not sure about, I'm going abroad for about 2 months and leaving the car in the drive way as i have no garage. Will the car be okay as the engine will not be swithed on in this 2 month period? If this is not okay I can leave the keys with a family member so they can switch the engine on every 2 weeks or so if that is neccasery. what do you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 One issue I got when working abroad was the handbrake, better to leave it off. Engine/battery should be ok although its good to give it a run now and again. Two months shouldnt be a problem for a modern car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi guys a question I'm not sure about, I'm going abroad for about 2 months and leaving the car in the drive way as i have no garage. Will the car be okay as the engine will not be swithed on in this 2 month period? If this is not okay I can leave the keys with a family member so they can switch the engine on every 2 weeks or so if that is neccasery. what do you think. Fancy leaving it with me? We could come to an arrangement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 give the keys to us.................... we will take great care of it...... !! fill the tank up before you go....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 give the keys to us.................... we will take great care of it...... !! fill the tank up before you go....... I'm serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 so am i........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 so am i........... Don't be greedy you have a zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 ok bud.............. its all yours......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 ok bud.............. its all yours......! I'll accept £50 a week storage to have it on my drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 ok bud.............. its all yours......! I'll accept £50 a week storage to have it on my drive flippin el......... no wonder you got a lambo......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 ok bud.............. its all yours......! I'll accept £50 a week storage to have it on my drive flippin el......... no wonder you got a lambo......... I'd pay £50 a week for some top down RWD action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 ok bud.............. its all yours......! I'll accept £50 a week storage to have it on my drive flippin el......... no wonder you got a lambo......... I'd pay £50 a week for some top down RWD action no worries then........... give me 50 quid and a wet road and bobs your uncle......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazz Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 no thanks guys, I'm sure it would be better off in my drive way. cheers martinmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 take the battery terminals off, 2 months will be long enough to potentially drain hand brake off, left in first or reverse willl save hand brake seizing on when back let the car start and run for a good while as the oil can sludge (synth should be ok!) but there will have been no circulation for a long time. There should be no gelling of the fuel and its injection just let it all prime up first before restart. Tyres, over inflate them to stop any flatspotting from being stationary. Prob go 40 to 44psi (Cant remember standard on the zeds) just check when you get back or give me/sarnie the keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I leqave my car a lot. Normally no longer than a month at a time. I used to leave my old car for 3 months at a time. I gave the keys to my dad and said take it to work once a forthnight. It ran fine and never had a problem. The Zed gets the same treatment, left and run every wek or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I was away for 7 weeks at the start of the year. I didn't disconnect the battery, but be sure not to lock the door using the remote, nor key in the lock - both of these activate the alarm - and your battery will drain. To lock the car, just press the button on the inside of the door with the door open, then shut it - no alarm on. Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazz Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Wow theres some i never knew. This is the first time i'm leaving the car by it self so I was a bit worried. cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Oh, and take a picture with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thanks Gus, never knew the alarm bit, will be useful on the ferry, usually leave it unlocked to avoid alarm going off in rough seas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi guys a question I'm not sure about, I'm going abroad for about 2 months and leaving the car in the drive way as i have no garage. Will the car be okay as the engine will not be swithed on in this 2 month period? If this is not okay I can leave the keys with a family member so they can switch the engine on every 2 weeks or so if that is neccasery. what do you think. you could always get a solar powered trickle charger. Maplins do them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi guys a question I'm not sure about, I'm going abroad for about 2 months and leaving the car in the drive way as i have no garage. Will the car be okay as the engine will not be swithed on in this 2 month period? If this is not okay I can leave the keys with a family member so they can switch the engine on every 2 weeks or so if that is neccasery. what do you think. you could always get a solar powered trickle charger. Maplins do them solar power one are rubbish.............. halfords do an optimate for 25 quid...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 and solar power ones dont work inside a garage No seriously, just decouple the battery, that should be enough. Starting the car every week for a couple of minutes isnt really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 and solar power ones dont work inside a garage No seriously, just decouple the battery, that should be enough. Starting the car every week for a couple of minutes isnt really good read the first post and it says he's got no garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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