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nbsp · 10-12-2017, 01:20 PM

So, like the title says, I'm moving back home at the end of the year and my Camaro (2013 2SS) has been in storage for the last couple of years.

I put fuel-saver in before I locked it up, and put it up on jacks so the tires wouldn't be sitting, battery was also disconnected.

Does anyone have any suggestions or input for getting it back up and running? I'll get a full service done right away, but just wondering if I'm better to get it trucked (like a flatbed towtruck) to the service or if it would be ok to drive it there (with some fresh gas obviously)

Any help is greatly appreciated

atma · 10-12-2017, 03:08 PM

if it was up on jacks, then the suspension was in an unnatural position. it's actually better to leave the car on the ground. Not sure how this could affect the car in that amount of time, but may be worth looking into.

gringo · 10-12-2017, 03:32 PM

The battery is probably gone so I'd replace it.

Pace · 10-12-2017, 04:05 PM

I think its better to drive and get everything up to temp...this way you can burn off any condensation. Get all the fluids moving, etc.

Tom And Cheryl · 10-12-2017, 04:26 PM

I would charge the battery, change the oil if you can, check for mice in the air filter, fire it up and let it get to temp. even with old oil you should have ample lubrication. If everything checks out than run it. Quick note if you have the stock air cleaner and depending how you had it stored pull up the air filter and check it for mice. I had mine stored last year and a mouse got in the air filter.

Russell James · 10-12-2017, 04:41 PM

I'd pull the fuel pump fuse. Change the oil. Makes sure to fill the filter. Then crank it for a while a few times until you see oil pressure. Then put the fuel pump fuse back in and fire it up.

If you put the battery on a tender for a while, it may come back to life.

Make sure radiator is full, and overflow bottle to the full cold mark before starting.

Doesn't hurt a car to store on jack stands. Wives tale.

10-12-2017, 01:20 PM	#1
nbsp Drives: 2013 2SS/RS IOM/IOM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 114 View My Garage	Coming out of storage after 2.5 years So, like the title says, I'm moving back home at the end of the year and my Camaro (2013 2SS) has been in storage for the last couple of years. I put fuel-saver in before I locked it up, and put it up on jacks so the tires wouldn't be sitting, battery was also disconnected. Does anyone have any suggestions or input for getting it back up and running? I'll get a full service done right away, but just wondering if I'm better to get it trucked (like a flatbed towtruck) to the service or if it would be ok to drive it there (with some fresh gas obviously) Any help is greatly appreciated Last edited by nbsp; 10-12-2017 at 03:08 PM.

10-12-2017, 03:08 PM	#2
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	if it was up on jacks, then the suspension was in an unnatural position. it's actually better to leave the car on the ground. Not sure how this could affect the car in that amount of time, but may be worth looking into. __________________

10-12-2017, 04:05 PM	#4
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	I think its better to drive and get everything up to temp...this way you can burn off any condensation. Get all the fluids moving, etc. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

10-12-2017, 03:32 PM	#3
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	The battery is probably gone so I'd replace it.

10-12-2017, 04:26 PM	#5
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	I would charge the battery, change the oil if you can, check for mice in the air filter, fire it up and let it get to temp. even with old oil you should have ample lubrication. If everything checks out than run it. Quick note if you have the stock air cleaner and depending how you had it stored pull up the air filter and check it for mice. I had mine stored last year and a mouse got in the air filter.

10-12-2017, 04:41 PM	#6
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	I'd pull the fuel pump fuse. Change the oil. Makes sure to fill the filter. Then crank it for a while a few times until you see oil pressure. Then put the fuel pump fuse back in and fire it up. If you put the battery on a tender for a while, it may come back to life. Make sure radiator is full, and overflow bottle to the full cold mark before starting. Doesn't hurt a car to store on jack stands. Wives tale.