What to Do If a Car Is Not Driven for a Long Time?

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StGriffin
07/30/25 6:15am
Here are the methods to handle a car that is not driven for a long time: 1. Clean and maintain the car before parking it; 2. Park the car in a garage or in a dry and shaded area as much as possible; 3. Regularly check the tire pressure, and inflate the tires in time if the pressure is insufficient, paying attention to tire aging; 4. Before parking the vehicle, carefully inspect the interior items and do not leave food, beverages, or food packaging waste. The effects of not driving a car for a long time include: 1. Premature failure and aging of oil seals, leading to oil leaks; 2. Shortened battery life; 3. Deformation of the tire contact area due to pressure; 4. Malfunctions in electronic components; 5. Oxidation and corrosion of engine parts by oil; 6. Aging of the braking system.
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