Have a Volvo in storage?
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Sitting unused may lead to a couple issues:
– Condensation might accumulate where it would be cooked off with occasional running. Usually this isn’t a problem except some minor surface corrosion, but it can accumulate in the oils where it will degrade the fluids. I would suggest an oil and tranny fluid change.
– Rubber may get some dry rot and become brittle simply from age. Check hoses, etc.
– Some rubber seats may take a bit of a “set” under long term load. Essentially the elastomer deforms under load and after a very long time relaxes toward the new shape. This could cause some clunky bushings (unlike simply worn). Spring seats etc may have a biut of this.
– greased areas will have accumulated and collected airborn dust and gotten gummy and need cleaning and a relube. Look at arease like door hinges and latches.
– Some corrosion may build up on electric motors. This normally is worn off during operation. Motors may run rough but running them will clean them up. Its like the thin rust layer on a set of brake rotors after a rainstorm. A short drive cleans them up.
– Air shocks/supports/struts may lose some charge.
– AC should be checked for recharge levels.
– Fuel tank should be run dry refilled then run out again, THEN the fuel filter changed to remove sedimentary and preciptated deposits.
– Electrical switches sockets and knobs may have some light corrosion on them. A can of electrical contact cleaner may help.
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- Change every fluid in the car.
- Check the hoses and belts for signs of failure.
- Clean electrical terminals and make sure battery is up to charge.
- Use clean fuel and run 4oz to 10gallon of marvel mystery oil for the first tank of gas.
Prep work for a vehicle that’s been in storage?
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Last Updated on October 24, 2024
