What to Do When a Vehicle Is Not Used for a Long Time?
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Precautions for vehicles not used for a long time are as follows: 1. Try to park the vehicle in a garage. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, it is best to park it in a garage. If the vehicle is left unused and parked outdoors for an extended period, it can cause damage to the paint surface, such as from fallen leaves, dust particles, rain, snow, and bird droppings. 2. Pay attention to the vehicle battery. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, the battery may lose charge. The car alarm will consume battery power over time, leading to a dead battery and making it impossible to start the vehicle normally. 3. Check the tire pressure. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, the stressed areas of the tires can easily deform, and the longer the time, the greater the deformation, which may eventually render the tires unusable.
Leaving a car idle is indeed a headache. Last time I was on a business trip for three months, my battery almost died. Before leaving, it's recommended to inflate the tire pressure to at least 3.0 bar to prevent deformation and cracking. Cover the car tightly with a car cover to protect it from bird droppings and prevent the paint from fading due to sun exposure. The battery is the most crucial—disconnect the negative terminal, or it will drain within a month. It's best to change the engine oil in advance, as old oil can solidify and corrode the engine. Fill up the fuel tank and add half a bottle of fuel stabilizer to prevent gasoline from deteriorating. Place mothballs in the seat gaps to deter mice from chewing wires, and prop up the floor mats for ventilation to avoid mold. The safest approach is to ask a neighbor to start the car for ten minutes each month—it’ll run smoothly when you return.
