Animal health pros’ vehicles may have been idle for weeks. After reviewing articles about getting an idle car ready again we found consensus in this one from Tony and Michele Hamer. You may try to escape sheltering in place over the holiday weekend. Take a few minutes to ensure your vehicle is ready, drive safely and enjoy the start of summer.
Source: Liveaboutdotcom, August 22, 2019. Link.
A 20-minute drive close to home will loosen everything up and evaporate all the moisture in the exhaust and in the engine. It will also give you a chance to listen for any rattles and engine misses, while keeping an eye on the car’s gauges for abnormal engine temperatures, battery charging, and oil pressure.