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Old 07-30-2005, 01:12 PM
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Advice for 147 that won't be driven for awhile

I am working abroad for awhile and my baby (manual 147 1.6, 2001 model) is parked at home. The car will not be driven for several months (up to 9 months)

I have disconnected the battery, but have not done anything else. Is there anything else I should do? I have been told worrying stories of seized wheel bearings and such. Would it be a good idea to get someone to drive it once in a while? If so, how often would be advisable?

When I do get back home, are there any steps that I should take before driving it?

Advice would be appreciated!
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Old 08-27-2005, 07:12 PM
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Have somebody drive it once every 3 or 4 weeks. Even when I go away for a month I have a friend drive it around once or twice. Can't hurt.
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Old 09-03-2005, 02:59 PM
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Have somebody drive it once every 3 or 4 weeks. Even when I go away for a month I have a friend drive it around once or twice. Can't hurt.

Can I drive it lol

Ya get someone to drive it around to make sure everything is going good.

And if you have your car outside your house without it moving it would be a easy car for someone to steal if they where watching it not being driven for a good while they would know you not home.
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