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Old 07-21-2010, 09:24 PM
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Default Things to do after 12 months hibernation

Let's suppose your Audi was in deep hibernation in a garage for 12 months without being started once. Once you manage to start the engine and directly head to you mechanic I though of the list of things to change/check listed below. Did I miss anything else

Oil change & filter (Mobil 1 5W40 or Castrol Syntech)
Fuel filter
Air filter & Cabin filter
Spark plugs
Adding fresh 91 octane fuel
Replace all fluids (transmission, radiator, power steering...etc)

Any additional advice please?
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Drive and enjoy it. If you hadn't purchased the car I was going to.
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Drive very "gently" for the first 100 kms and then drive however you want. Giv'er a chance to get a feel for things again
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I would start it up, turn off the ESP, floor it until I'm bouncing off the rev limiter and then side step the clutch and hopefully leave four dark patches on the road behind me.
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I'd also do a wheel and tire check and even re-balance the wheels, torque wrench to correct tightness; then like others say .... go ...go ... go!
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Originally Posted by PwrDriftr
I would start it up, turn off the ESP, floor it until I'm bouncing off the rev limiter and then side step the clutch and hopefully leave four dark patches on the road behind me.

You're joking right????
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Yes. I'm joking.
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Haha thank god because I was just about to do that.
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