BMW 1 Series E81/E87 (2004 - ) - Starting after long period standing

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Sun 21 Oct 2007 18:40
Starting after long period standing - peter 234
I have been in hospital for 5 weeks and as I am the only driver my car, a BMW120d, about 12 months old, has been standing in my drive.

I am now home from hospital and may be able to drive in a week or so. Could you advise me what is the best way to get the car ready and what to be checked before I take the car on the road.

Thankyou

Corrected poster's error at his request

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 21/10/2007 at 18:50

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Sun 21 Oct 2007 19:15
Starting after long period standing - BobbyG
Start engine, let it heat up, and drive away?

Surely a modern car like this should be able to withstand 5 weeks lack of use? It will have stood longer than that possibly in the docks?

BTW, hope you're feeling better soon!
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Sun 21 Oct 2007 20:04
Starting after long period standing - Aprilia
Just do the 'weekly check' - i.e. fluid levels and tyre pressures. Start up and drive away like normal. A few weeks is nothing to worry about. I don't start to worry until 6months or more...
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Sun 21 Oct 2007 20:04
Starting after long period standing - Simon
I'd be surprised if the battery still has enough charge in it to start the car, especially after what will be six weeks. Expect to need a jump start to get it going.
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Sun 21 Oct 2007 20:17
Starting after long period standing - Civic8
>>I'd be surprised if the battery still has enough charge in it to start the car

I'd be surprised if the battery didnt have enough charge in it to start the car,should last longer than that without a problem!!!
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