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Newbie- Questions
Hello. I just joined this site in hopes that you can help answer some questions I've had bugging me.
I'm 17, and in summary my license was taken due to me ****ing around yada yada yadah.
I own a 2001 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L V6. It has 231K (I know) miles on it. The only knowledge I have about cars is basic 101 ****.
Since my car is going to be sitting around for another year, I'm wondering the following questions:
1- What will I need to do to maintain my car while it sits for a year?
2- Is it getting to the time where my car might die due to high mileage?
3- Is it difficult to change spark plugs and wires?
4- Is it difficult to change fuel filters?
5- If I get new tires, will the tread wear away if it's not driving on the road?
My car runs great right now. Never had any problems. So question 6 is: Should I be expecting problems in the future due to high mileage and just get a new car?
Thank you for the help. I really appreciate it.
I'm 17, and in summary my license was taken due to me ****ing around yada yada yadah.
I own a 2001 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L V6. It has 231K (I know) miles on it. The only knowledge I have about cars is basic 101 ****.
Since my car is going to be sitting around for another year, I'm wondering the following questions:
1- What will I need to do to maintain my car while it sits for a year?
2- Is it getting to the time where my car might die due to high mileage?
3- Is it difficult to change spark plugs and wires?
4- Is it difficult to change fuel filters?
5- If I get new tires, will the tread wear away if it's not driving on the road?
My car runs great right now. Never had any problems. So question 6 is: Should I be expecting problems in the future due to high mileage and just get a new car?
Thank you for the help. I really appreciate it.
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Well welcome.
I see you have lots of questions but they are a bit difficult to answer because you are not familiar with auto work.
Overall the tasks you ask are not too difficult with the right tools, however even a spark plug change can be tough, if you don't have a few extensions for your plug socket. Fuel filters can be hard to change (because of the clips) even with the correct tools, but if you have never done one... it's that much harder.
As for the sitting issues, drain most of the fuel (or run out) and add stabol to the gas tank. When you go to restart it a year later, fill up at least half a tank, then drive to a gas station and fill completely. Gas tends to turn into varnish over time. The tires will not "wear", but the sun can rot them over time and while they shouldn't get a "flat spot" like in the old days, it could still happen. The best bet is to run the engine at least once a month and move the car every 6 months. Disconnect the battery when not in use, and cover the car (protect the paint and tires).
As for the miles, I have known people to run a car for over 500K with routine maintenance and care. Rubber tends to dry and interiors can get moldy etc over time, but I wouldn't expect it to "drop dead" because it's got a few miles under its belt! Another thing to prevent the interior from damage, put a canister of damp rid in there and empty the water it collects when you run the engine or move the car (depending on the humidity in your area).
Hope this helps.... any more questions, just ask!
Kurt
I see you have lots of questions but they are a bit difficult to answer because you are not familiar with auto work.
Overall the tasks you ask are not too difficult with the right tools, however even a spark plug change can be tough, if you don't have a few extensions for your plug socket. Fuel filters can be hard to change (because of the clips) even with the correct tools, but if you have never done one... it's that much harder.
As for the sitting issues, drain most of the fuel (or run out) and add stabol to the gas tank. When you go to restart it a year later, fill up at least half a tank, then drive to a gas station and fill completely. Gas tends to turn into varnish over time. The tires will not "wear", but the sun can rot them over time and while they shouldn't get a "flat spot" like in the old days, it could still happen. The best bet is to run the engine at least once a month and move the car every 6 months. Disconnect the battery when not in use, and cover the car (protect the paint and tires).
As for the miles, I have known people to run a car for over 500K with routine maintenance and care. Rubber tends to dry and interiors can get moldy etc over time, but I wouldn't expect it to "drop dead" because it's got a few miles under its belt! Another thing to prevent the interior from damage, put a canister of damp rid in there and empty the water it collects when you run the engine or move the car (depending on the humidity in your area).
Hope this helps.... any more questions, just ask!
Kurt