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How to Start a Car That's Been Sitting for Years
ChannelChrisFixIn brief
Revive a long-dormant car safely by checking key components before starting—ideal for anyone tackling a neglected vehicle. ChrisFix walks through pre-start inspections to avoid engine damage, covering fluids, connections, and fuel system prep.
Questions & answers
What tools are needed for this process?
Portable jump starter, dry lock lubricant, clear lock, fogging oil, spark plug gap tool, hand pump, and coolant tester.
How long should the car sit before these checks are necessary?
ChrisFix recommends these steps for cars that haven’t run in 6 months or more.
Description from the creator
How to start a car. Don't just start a car that hasn't run in a while. In this video I show you what to check before you attempt to start a car that has not run for 6 months or more so you don't damage the engine.
Portable Jump Starter: amzn.to/2E9Gawq
Dry Lock Lubricant: amzn.to/29zX38f
Clear Lock: amzn.to/2SkZ9wh
Fogging Oil: amzn.to/29xs9XS
Spark Plug Gap Tool: amzn.to/29EYik3
Hand Pump: amzn.to/2OMmIfh
Coolant Tester: amzn.to/29xsKJr
Where I won my car from: goo.gl/gQlqeE
Where I sent my oil sample: goo.gl/Q99LT7
How to Replace a Fuel Pump: youtu.be/mDIlwbx0B-s?list=PLvKbarVtwhUtfd0HpR9I…
How to Clean Your Engine Bay: youtube.com/watch?v=PRSoRkM8GcM
Does an Air Intake Add Power?: youtube.com/watch?v=beSV_jZxR5o
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Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by 3inOne and all opinions are truthfully my own.
Portable Jump Starter: amzn.to/2E9Gawq
Dry Lock Lubricant: amzn.to/29zX38f
Clear Lock: amzn.to/2SkZ9wh
Fogging Oil: amzn.to/29xs9XS
Spark Plug Gap Tool: amzn.to/29EYik3
Hand Pump: amzn.to/2OMmIfh
Coolant Tester: amzn.to/29xsKJr
Where I won my car from: goo.gl/gQlqeE
Where I sent my oil sample: goo.gl/Q99LT7
How to Replace a Fuel Pump: youtu.be/mDIlwbx0B-s?list=PLvKbarVtwhUtfd0HpR9I…
How to Clean Your Engine Bay: youtube.com/watch?v=PRSoRkM8GcM
Does an Air Intake Add Power?: youtube.com/watch?v=beSV_jZxR5o
Become a ChrisFix Subscriber→ youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintb…
Instagram→ instagram.com/chrisfixit
Facebook→ facebook.com/chrisfix8
Website → ChrisFixed.com
My Channel Home Page → youtube.com/ChrisFix
**If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday**
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by 3inOne and all opinions are truthfully my own.
About this tutorial
ChrisFix published this 11:28 video tutorial on November 3, 2016. It has been watched 11,241,987 times on YouTube.
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- ChrisFix
- Category
- Autos & Vehicles
- Duration
- 11:28
- Published
- November 3, 2016
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- 11,241,987
- Likes
- 143,504
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