Preparing an S40 for very little use - any tips?

Aug 6th, 2003, 09:40

Shortly, I will be going from using my 98 S40 everyday to using it only on alternative weekends, if not even less than that.

I have decided to keep it fully insured for obv reasons but is there any other precautions I should take (mechanically) to prepare it for limited useage? bearing in mind that my technical expertise is very minimal and I wouldn't want to incur extra costs - just look after it!

Thanks in advance

Aug 6th, 2003, 10:17

Using it every other weekend shouldn't be an issue as it's still pretty regular. The only thing I would say is make sure it has a nice run occasioinaly, constant short trips are not good for cars.

Stu

pettaw · Aug 6th, 2003, 12:40

Every other weekend should be no problem, just make sure its run until fully warmed up, a good 20 minutes to ensure the minimum amount of crankcase acids etc get left in the engine. Also keep the oil cleaner than you would normally by changing every 6 months.

Would the alarm run the battery flat in two weeks? You might need to plug in a battery maintainer.

Andy

Aug 6th, 2003, 09:40	#1
timnoble99uk Guest Location:	Preparing an S40 for very little use - any tips? Shortly, I will be going from using my 98 S40 everyday to using it only on alternative weekends, if not even less than that. I have decided to keep it fully insured for obv reasons but is there any other precautions I should take (mechanically) to prepare it for limited useage? bearing in mind that my technical expertise is very minimal and I wouldn't want to incur extra costs - just look after it! Thanks in advance

Aug 6th, 2003, 10:17	#2
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: Preparing an S40 for very little use - any tips? Using it every other weekend shouldn't be an issue as it's still pretty regular. The only thing I would say is make sure it has a nice run occasioinaly, constant short trips are not good for cars. Stu

Aug 6th, 2003, 12:40	#3
pettaw Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Glasgow, London	RE: Preparing an S40 for very little use - any tips? Every other weekend should be no problem, just make sure its run until fully warmed up, a good 20 minutes to ensure the minimum amount of crankcase acids etc get left in the engine. Also keep the oil cleaner than you would normally by changing every 6 months. Would the alarm run the battery flat in two weeks? You might need to plug in a battery maintainer. Andy

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