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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:49:00 +0100
From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com>
Subject: Re: Sitting Saab


The Trevyn wrote: > I have a question that I hope you fine Saab lovers can help me with. In > July, I broke my femur in 4 places and I was laid up in bed for 6 weeks and > have been hobbling around the house for the last few weeks...the problem is > (the true problem is not my broken leg) that I had just purchased a > beautiful 1999 Saab 9-3SE HOT and it hasn't been driven now for over 2 > months. I am going to attempt to drive it soon with my fiancÈ with me, > however, I am wondering if any of you could lend some insight into what I > should do/look for before hand. It has a full tank of gas and under 30,000 > miles...I don't want to do something that will hurt my new toy. Any ideas? > Should I be worried about the gas, oil, etc? Two - three months is not a very long time for a car to stand. Your main concerns will be the hydraulic systems, especially the brakes. If the car is 5 speed, before you start it up, pump the clutch a few times. This will free it up if it's slightly sticky. Excercise the handbrake (on/off/on/off) a few times. Drive the car gently for the first few miles - the discs (rotors) will be rusty, and it'll take a while to scrape the rust off. You may well need to charge the battery before it'll start. If the battery is flat, don't just jump start it - take the battery out, and charge it for 24 hours. That should just about do it. Have fun. -- Grunff

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