PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
... what do you do? Disconnect the battery? Something else? Just curious... :P
When a car isn\'t being driven much at all...
Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.
2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
How long for?
-Staggers.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.
2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Rubber grease on the door rubbers (So they don't stick to the paint),
Jack-up the car and put it on axle stands...
-Staggers.
Jack-up the car and put it on axle stands...
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Anything up to six months... don't worry about a thing
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Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter
2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·
Nothing... 😂
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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weapon Wolfsburg Wizard
439 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
let me drive it around for you(provided its a vw). and i think youll find my rates quite resonable.hehehe.
[ Edited on 6-5-2006 by weapon ]
[ Edited on 6-5-2006 by weapon ]
Scarlet Seriously Crusin Dubber
181 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
put it on your keychain😀
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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Park it in lounge room put in front of telly and use as couch , drive in style.😵💫
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kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP
1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
leave it in the rain..:P
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
a trickle charger is good value if you want to be able to drive it any time. I'm sure you should do something to the oil too, but I don't know what.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
more than a month i would say definately d/c the battery
once they loose a bit charge from sitting conected the plates build up crap and theyre useless
i;ve had a 6 month old battery that was stuffed because i forgot to d/c when my car sat for 2 1/2months
Joel
once they loose a bit charge from sitting conected the plates build up crap and theyre useless
i;ve had a 6 month old battery that was stuffed because i forgot to d/c when my car sat for 2 1/2months
Joel
Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.
2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Yep, they build up sulphur or something. Definately disconnect your battery and put it on trickle charge.
-Staggers.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
nothing is what i do apart from have someone start it up occasionally
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ACE_76
Former member ·
Best to disconnect Battery if to be left longer than about 1 month (depends on condition of batt.) May need to to recharge if left longer than 1 - 2 months. Definitely disconnect if to be left longer than about 2month. Don't leave on trickle charge for long time as can "boil" electrolyte away.
Change oil at normal intervals (eg 6 months/5000km) but cahnge to the time-based interval if not started much in that time.
If not to be driven, drain oil and refill with full amount of fresh -- for indefinite storage.
Don't turn the motor over or start & run for brief periods. This does more harm than good! eg. Turning over wipes the remaining oil of the bores etc. and promotes corrosion.
If leaving in a closed garage open the car windows 1/2" for ventilation or air it out occasionally.
Change oil at normal intervals (eg 6 months/5000km) but cahnge to the time-based interval if not started much in that time.
If not to be driven, drain oil and refill with full amount of fresh -- for indefinite storage.
Don't turn the motor over or start & run for brief periods. This does more harm than good! eg. Turning over wipes the remaining oil of the bores etc. and promotes corrosion.
If leaving in a closed garage open the car windows 1/2" for ventilation or air it out occasionally.
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
So if a car is being driven on weekends, it's ok to leave everything as is? :P
ACE_76
Former member ·
Absoloootely! Even if you drive it, say, once a month you simply service it as usual!!
It needs to be driven & left such that the battery is fully charged up though. Usually only an issue for short trips/winter or dark conditions. Or give it a top-up charge say every 3 months. If you use VW less often, & particularly if parked outside, always leave the tank topped up if possible. Keeps condenastion - moisture out! All those rusted out tanks are from people leaving them partly empty too often.
It needs to be driven & left such that the battery is fully charged up though. Usually only an issue for short trips/winter or dark conditions. Or give it a top-up charge say every 3 months. If you use VW less often, & particularly if parked outside, always leave the tank topped up if possible. Keeps condenastion - moisture out! All those rusted out tanks are from people leaving them partly empty too often.
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Thanx for all the info! 👍
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bugbrained Officially Full-On Dubber
368 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·
for any longer than 6 mths id recommend washing the car take for a short drive to dry out any moisture , then give a light polish using turtle wax, even the chrome as its easy and quick to apply . put the car on blocks stops flatspotting the tyres ,drain fuel from carbies ( as it absolutly crap these days ) it actually eats away at the fuel bowls if left .fill the fuel tank but not to the brim to allow for exspansion , put a fuel conditioner in the fuel tank ( stops the fuel from going off ) remove spark splugs squirt in a generous amount of light oil ( 10wt spindle oil ) by generous i meen 4 to 5 pumps with tube exstension on a oil can . put the plugs back in disconnect the coil to distributor wire wind over the mtr with the key count to 5 secs while doing this to coat your cyclinder walls to stop any corrosion . disconnect battery ( maybe get a cheap solar trickle charger from supercheap ) . leave windows down a little to create a air gap in the cabin . throw in a couple creepy crawly baits to kill silver fish and anyother nasties . give her a cuddle cover her up and she will still love you as much when you get back .
hope this helps anyone for any extended trips away from there pride and joy
regards bugbrained :thumb
hope this helps anyone for any extended trips away from there pride and joy
regards bugbrained :thumb
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
and dont forget...for the battery...nothing like a sqaure piece of foam...with some grease on it..palce over the battery terminals will help stop sulphur build ups...
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🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
bugbrained Officially Full-On Dubber
368 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·
dang i forgot the vasaline:cry
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Yep - my Beetle and classic Holden sometimes don't get driven for monthsPretty_Blue_Bug wrote:So if a car is being driven on weekends, it's ok to leave everything as is? :P
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