Will a car get damaged if left unused for several months?
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Normally, a car won't get damaged if left unused for several months, but it can easily lead to deterioration of engine oil and transmission fluid, as well as battery drain. Therefore, it is recommended to start the car regularly for 30 minutes if it is parked for a long time. Easy to cause deterioration of engine oil and transmission fluid: Engine oil and transmission fluid can easily deteriorate when the car is parked for a long time. Under normal circumstances, this time should not exceed six months. Deteriorated oil will have a significant impact on the normal operation of the engine and transmission, losing functions such as lubrication, sealing, cooling, and rust prevention. Therefore, after the vehicle has been parked for a long time, a comprehensive maintenance should be performed, including replacing the engine oil and transmission fluid, to avoid excessive wear and shortened lifespan of the engine and transmission. Easy to cause battery drain: Cars generally use lead-acid batteries, which will self-discharge once the car is parked. Under normal conditions, the battery's self-discharge can reduce its capacity by more than 1% per day. After long-term self-discharge, sulfides will form on the surface of the battery plates, affecting the recharging effect and causing the vehicle to fail to start. Over time, the battery will be prematurely scrapped. Therefore, the vehicle should be started every two weeks for 30 minutes each time to keep the battery fully charged.
