What to Pay Attention to When a Car Hasn't Been Driven for a Long Time?

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DiNora
07/30/25 4:45am
If the car is parked unused for an extended period, it is recommended to park it indoors. Outdoor parking can easily damage the paint. Wash the car, especially oil stains on the paint surface, to prevent them from penetrating and causing discoloration. Balance the tire pressure and spare tire pressure. Move the car every 1~2 months after parking and check the tire pressure to prevent permanent deformation of the tires due to prolonged pressure. Leave gaps between the front and rear windows and the sunroof, not closing them too tightly, to allow air circulation and prevent bacterial growth. After parking, start the car every 2 months for about half an hour each time to charge the battery and prevent damage due to power loss. Warm up the car for at least 2 minutes before driving. Avoid heavy acceleration within the first 5 kilometers after starting, allowing the settled oil to cover all parts of the engine again and reduce unnecessary wear. Change the oil as soon as possible because: conventional mineral oil deteriorates about 5~6 months after being unpacked, even if unused. Synthetic oil takes about twice as long to deteriorate. Therefore, the oil needs to be changed after the car has been parked for 1 year.
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