Returning from a SORN

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:43 pm

2006 2.0L on 88K has been dry garaged since the end of November with the handbrake off. I am going to put a new battery on it even though its been started up a few times over the winter months.

So other than not Revving the arse out of it on its first start up is there anything else I should be looking out for? Its garaged somewhere else not at home but I'm quite happy to sit for an hour or so to let everything get up to temp. and get the oil pressure etc back up and running through the veins again?

TIA

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:51 pm

You might notice the tyres have flat spots if its not been moved at all. Check you levels and do what your going to do

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:59 pm

Don't sit in it to warm it up. Check the battery. Check the tyre pressures. Roll it back a bit to check the brakes are free and take it for a gentle run to warm it up.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:34 pm

Start it and drive it gently - don't bother sitting on the drive, just get out on the road.
You did say you'd started the car while it was in hibernation - I would resist that temptation in future if possible, as all sorts of stuff is produced from cold and won't get burned off - with this in mind, an oil change wouldn't go amiss.

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:50 pm

Thanks for the prompt responses!!!! All Oil/ coolants/ filters etc were replaced last summer. I know it has a tiny oil leak on the drivers side near the wheel. Any pointers?

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:54 pm

That said, it will have no insurance, MOT or tax so a drive isn't feasible. MOT station is about 1/4 a mile away so when I'm ready I can tax/ insurance it and book it in for a MOT and drive to the garage.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:56 pm

Can you sniff the oil in order to identify the type?

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:58 pm

jock156 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:54 pm That said, it will have no insurance, MOT or tax so a drive isn't feasible. MOT station is about 1/4 a mile away so when I'm ready I can tax/ insurance it and book it in for a MOT and drive to the garage.

No Tax is necessary if it's booked in for a test - anyway you can't get tax without a valid MOT.

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:09 pm

Thanks for heads up! Never SORNED a car before.

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:10 pm

Its defo engine oil.

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