1800: - Should I change my oil and water?

jimmyjam · Feb 10th, 2008, 19:47

Hi everyone, for those of you that have been following my 4 year 1800 restoration, a quick question. The car has been in and out of my garage ( 100 yards and back ) for 4 years of my restoration. I changed the oil and filter about 2 yaers ago. Bearing in mind that I still have about 6 months resto to go, do I need to change the oil again. Its a bit of a pain as I havnt even driven it anywhere yet. The same goes for the water in the radiator. I bought an anti freeze tester and it says that it needs it. This check was done after the car sat for 2 weeks and was not started. The liquid pulled up into the tester was really rusty murky. Can anyone advise me, I know not driving it is not doing it any good, but I have no choice at the moment. Thanks alot. Jimmy.

CTCNetwork · Feb 10th, 2008, 20:01

Hi,

After 4 years work it would be better to be safe than sorry I think.

However, the coolant should definitely be changed as it looks like it is starting to loose its rust inhibitors...
The oil and filter, while sitting there have not done any work, and likely could be left for a few more months...

Des. . .

JIM C · Feb 10th, 2008, 20:21

I would change the oil and filter and flush the cooling system and replace with new coolant once I am going to put the car on the road.

jimmyjam · Feb 10th, 2008, 20:37

For those who have kindly replied to my question so far, I am not driving it yet and I am not near electricity or hose pipe so how do you recomend the water change. I know there is a petcock below the radiator, do you think releasing the water from there would be ok for now, and what ratio antifreeze/water should I use? thanks Jimmy.

devilishdesigner · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:30

I would definitely change the water, would hate to have rust from sitting .

Feb 10th, 2008, 19:47	#1
jimmyjam Junior Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2010 21:32 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London	Should I change my oil and water? Hi everyone, for those of you that have been following my 4 year 1800 restoration, a quick question. The car has been in and out of my garage ( 100 yards and back ) for 4 years of my restoration. I changed the oil and filter about 2 yaers ago. Bearing in mind that I still have about 6 months resto to go, do I need to change the oil again. Its a bit of a pain as I havnt even driven it anywhere yet. The same goes for the water in the radiator. I bought an anti freeze tester and it says that it needs it. This check was done after the car sat for 2 weeks and was not started. The liquid pulled up into the tester was really rusty murky. Can anyone advise me, I know not driving it is not doing it any good, but I have no choice at the moment. Thanks alot. Jimmy.

Feb 10th, 2008, 20:01	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, After 4 years work it would be better to be safe than sorry I think. However, the coolant should definitely be changed as it looks like it is starting to loose its rust inhibitors... The oil and filter, while sitting there have not done any work, and likely could be left for a few more months... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Feb 10th, 2008, 20:21	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I would change the oil and filter and flush the cooling system and replace with new coolant once I am going to put the car on the road. __________________

Feb 10th, 2008, 20:37	#4
jimmyjam Junior Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2010 21:32 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London	Should I change my oil and water. For those who have kindly replied to my question so far, I am not driving it yet and I am not near electricity or hose pipe so how do you recomend the water change. I know there is a petcock below the radiator, do you think releasing the water from there would be ok for now, and what ratio antifreeze/water should I use? thanks Jimmy.

Feb 11th, 2008, 08:30	#5
devilishdesigner Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2011 01:16 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne	I would definitely change the water, would hate to have rust from sitting .

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