Starting it up after extended down time
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Starting it up after extended down time
I have a 1999 F150 and about 8 months ago my Grandmother gave me her 92 Crown Victoria and asked me to drive it because she couldn't any more. I have driven that car ever since and have completely forgot about my poor old F150 sitting there. I went out to try and start it up and of course it doesn't. I know it needs a battery, which I am getting this weekend..
Any other advice on how to get it to start up after being idle for 8-9 months or so?
Any other advice on how to get it to start up after being idle for 8-9 months or so?
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Next time when you park the truck for a extended period pull your battery, clean the terminal and purchase a schuemarker charger with the maintenance mode available on it. All you do is place the battery on a wooden surface , not cement because it will mess up the battery, and also make sure it is in a well ventilated area where it will be suitable and safe to sit for the extended period , hook up the charger ,put it in maintenance mode and that will keep the battery perfect automatically while it sit dormant.
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Oh I almost forgot add fuel conditioner to you gas as well and unit for a little while so it makes its way through the fuel system it will extend the fuel life and make for a easy start