TooColdToDrive Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 My girlfriend Natalie is coming back to our province for 4 months and 3 weeks, and would rather not make the 3200 kilometer drive back. She's leaving her 2001 Civic sitting in a watched parking lot for that time. Just looking for some quick tips as to what she would need to do (gas tank supplements/disconnect and store the battery/ etc) Any help is appreciated - thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Make sure it's locked(!) and empty of contents, parked under a light near the exit and among other cars if possible. Check tyre pressures upon return. Probably a few other things I am sure other people will point out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstowell Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 main one i used to do when i deployed to iraq or afgan was to disconnect the battery as ya said and leave the handbrake off, obviously put it in gear tho. also, it may be worth asking smeone to have a check every now and then too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yeah leave the handbrake off, it will be a bugger to free the brakes off if they seize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooColdToDrive Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Take the battery out, that will stop people stealing it quite effectively. Also, I'd be tempted to give the car a thorough clean to make sure nothing rots in the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Take out the sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooColdToDrive Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Take out the sparks Might be a little to advanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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