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Started by SHIZNIK · 18 Nov 2010 · 6 replies

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SHIZNIKArchived member

19-11-10, 00:01 GMT+10#1

hey guys going have look at a vl the has been parked up for nearly 3 years .. it still drove when got parked up, what should i check before starting. oil and water? anyting else cheers

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Xibit0rArchived member

19-11-10, 00:17 GMT+10#2

fuel...

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jordyArchived member

19-11-10, 14:05 GMT+10#3

Most of the fluids in the car would be pretty crap after 3 years. I wouldn't trust the brakes to stop me.

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aus880Archived member

19-11-10, 14:08 GMT+10#4

6 or V8? put a bit of fresh fuel in, hook up a good battery and fire it up, simple test the brakes before driving at any speed, they'll probably be ok

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SHIZNIKArchived member

19-11-10, 14:28 GMT+10#5

ye not to concerned about brakes im only driving from a house 500 metres down road and a vl na 6.

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MattuzArchived member

19-11-10, 19:47 GMT+10#6

just check the usual things - oil, coolant and fresh fuel. if your really concerned then maybe also check the tyre pressures

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SHIZNIKArchived member

19-11-10, 23:03 GMT+10#7

haha stuff that il drive home on the rims if need be i just want the thing at mine so can start turning into skid pig

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