What to Pay Attention to When Leaving a Car Unused for a Long Time?
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Precautions for leaving a car unused for a long time: 1. Do not park next to residential buildings or trash bins; 2. Appropriately increase tire pressure; 3. Prevent battery drain; 4. When restarting the car, warm it up before driving; 5. Pay attention to the shelf life of vehicle fluids; 6. Avoid parking outdoors and choose underground parking instead. Effects of leaving a car unused for a long time: 1. Failure and aging of car oil seals; 2. Deterioration of engine oil or other fluids; 3. Issues with the braking system; 4. Tire deformation. Methods for leaving a car unused for a long time: 1. Inflate tires to standard pressure before storage; 2. Keep as little gasoline as possible in the fuel tank; 3. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery; 4. Release the handbrake and use wheel chocks to block the tires; 5. Replace engine oil in a timely manner.