My 2.5 TL - only for weekend driving

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Old 08-16-2006 | 08:23 AM
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My 2.5 TL - only for weekend driving

I have a 2nd car, Accord 94, I use for my daily commute to work and for most of my driving needs.
I hardly drive the TLexcept for may be one or two weekends a month.
My question is, what do I need todo to make sure that it's stored proparly and will not have any damage to the engine or oil leak for not driving it often?
Old 08-17-2006 | 10:17 AM
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Two weekends a month is plenty as long as the trips aren't just taking it for a spin around the block. Really nothing you need to do. You might want to add fuel stabilizer though.

If you drive the car less than once a month, you definitely need to add fuel stabilizer to the tank. If you drive less than every two months, you need to hook up the battery to a trickle charger and move the car a little bit every so often so the tires don't develop flat spots. Or you can put the car up on jack stands.
Old 08-17-2006 | 10:20 AM
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Oh yeah I forgot. When you do take it for a trip, start up the AC to keep the compressor lubricated and happy.
Old 08-17-2006 | 10:52 AM
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The only thing that I would add is that you need to keep the oil and fluids as fresh as possible. Engine oil, tranny fluid, gearbox grease, etc. And what is said above, make sure when you take it out that you take it for a real drive, along with a gas stabilizer.

Enjoy, these are wonderful cars.
Old 09-08-2006 | 02:02 PM
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Even staring it up once a week isnt bad.
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