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Mar 3, 2012 | 09:56 PM

ThaiTea

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digging for gasoline

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I plan to start my car after parking it for a long while. Anything that I may need to do to make sure that first crank a little less painful??

Mar 3, 2012 | 10:24 PM

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Fresh oil and spark plugs. Pull the EGI and turn the engine over by starter for a few seconds to pump fresh oil into the bearings. Plug EGI back in and fire her up.

Mar 4, 2012 | 05:25 AM

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Drive down to the nearest gas station and top off with fresh fuel.

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Mar 4, 2012 | 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaiTea

I plan to start my car after parking it for a long while. Anything that I may need to do to make sure that first crank a little less painful??

How long is a "long while"? I would change the fuel filter along with what everyone else has already recommended.

Mar 4, 2012 | 09:23 AM

ThaiTea

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I drove it once in the past two month.

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Mar 4, 2012 | 09:38 AM

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You've got little to worry about.

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Mar 4, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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How long should have been my first question. 2 months is nothing. My prior post stands. I wouldn't even do plugs unless you know they're old.

Get out there and enjoy!

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