What to Do When a Vehicle Won't Start After Being Parked for a Long Time?
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First, consider that the battery may have been depleted due to prolonged inactivity, unable to power the starter motor, ignition coil, and fuel pump. In this case, an external battery is needed to jump-start the vehicle. Secondly, gasoline has a shelf life of only about one month. After three or four months, the gasoline will have evaporated and deteriorated, becoming essentially unusable. Even if the car starts, it should be driven to a gas station to add fresh fuel and use up the old gasoline. Additionally, it is necessary to replace the engine oil, as used oil can also deteriorate after five or six months. The reasons why a vehicle won't start after being parked for a while are as follows: 1. Insufficient fuel: The fuel gauge shows the level below the red line, making it impossible to start. 2. Dead battery: This could be due to the battery being drained from leaving the headlights on or the battery reaching the end of its lifespan. It is generally recommended to replace the battery every two years. Additionally, installing xenon headlights, high-power audio systems, or DVD players can also cause electrical faults in the vehicle. 3. Incorrect gear position: For automatic transmission vehicles, the gear must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) to start. If left in R (Reverse) or D (Drive), the vehicle won't start. Some manual transmission vehicles may also fail to start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
