If aim is "best chance of being useful" in the future then as you have
suggested the oil and fuel should be changed, radiator flushed, plus
transmission fluids changed, brake and clutch fluids replaced.

However, I would just change the oil after a bit of a drive (20kms)
once it is mobile.

I accept some condensation in engine and oil change history may be
suspect therefore oil should be replaced, and I accept moisture may
condense in the fuel tank (which it is doing all the time anyway)  but
i can not see this doing any engine damage.

I have stripped engines that have been sitting for some time (years)
and I have always been amased how little if any signs of corrosion are
present.





On 14 November 2011 09:45, RussellMc <apptechnz@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have just woken up a car which has sat outside nonoperating for 6 month=
s
> to a year. ie was last on road 1+ years ago and may have been started but
> not driven 6 months ago.
> (Auto gearbox is out of action so immobile - about to replace)
>
> Worst case weather would have been wet but a few degrees C above zero.
>
> Any thoughts on desirability of any getting going actions if aim is best
> chance of being useful in future?
> eg
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0Change oil / what me worry?
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0Fuel?
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0Radiator?
>
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0Other?
>
> _____________
>
> Extra:
>
> Recharged battery overnight.
> Turn key.
> 2 seconds cranking or so and away it goes.
> Very good, so far.
> Turned off.
>
> Nothing was done to prepare it for its sleep. No oil in bores etc. Just
> turned off and left.
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