lopopo

Well in 2 weeks im being going on vacation for 3 wks that means i have to leave my TL behind =[ sooo that brings up a question.. do you guys know if i don't drive my TL for 3 wks what would happen to it...like engine wise i guess..

Fulani has a TL

iTrader: (1)

3 Weeks nothing will happen to your baby

Be-in my TL

I think it should be okay for three weeks, but try and get someone to start and drive your car around once a week to keep the engine alive or disconnect.... I also heard its good to keep your car on jacks. It is to keep your tires good I think... pressure and everything.

Other than those two, it should be fine for 3 weeks.

01tl4tl

3 weeks is nothing- 3 months is storage
Do not have anyone drive it or start it!!! Must be driven 30 minutes on freeway if you want to dry out moisture in oil systems and exhausst- better to let it sit than drive

You can disconnect the NEG battery cable, so the clock and things that stay on dont drain the battery, make sure to know the radio and nav security codes as they will need to be input anytime you disconnect the battery
Also have to reset the seat memory
If your really AR about the car, buy a 10 dollar battery maintainer- trickle charger that just keeps it topped up and shuts off till needed again, and leave the neg cable connected
A car cover is always a good idea if parked outside
Take it for a good drive when you get home

01tl4tl

you put a car on jacks to keep tires from getting flat spots on them - but thats not an issue for this short time span.
The other side of having it on jacks is the suspension hangs down- in a way nor normal for it- causing stressors it wont encounter when just parked
Put the tires at 36-40 psi if you want to be really careful -

erick3

Well, assuming that you'll be garaging her...I would guess nothing? Might have some trouble starting her up when you get home, but other than that?...no not really "life" threatening...

anywho, where ya goin?! lol

ricgrrarrow

three weeks shouldn't be any big deal, but don't fill up before you let her take that 3 week nap imo haha leave her at below 1/4 tank.

but where you goin for so long/

bigBLACKTL

3 weeks=nothing is happening to your TL

o4Komodo

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Three weeks is far too long.
Like birds, the TL will kill itself of bordum and loneliness because you won't be around.

JAB00

As long as you don't fool around with a rental car, you TL will be okay. If you insist on fooling around, at least make sure you change shirts so your TL doesn't smell the new car scent.

lopopo

Thanks for all the good info!! i guess my bby would be fine =] and im going to Taiwan to visit relatives and to celebrate the end of hs lol .. well thanks again for all the info!

dr mikeylu

i left my car for a month..went out of state for xmas break...and everything was all good.

BLACKURA_NY

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been in miami for almost 2 weeks now.... i miss my car

ill be home tomorrow... cant wait to start her up

Steven Bell

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Hey, just think of all the money you're saving on fuel for your car!!!! Plus, think about all the mileage you're NOT putting on your TL.

kipros

just fill up your tires with extra air..like 45 psi..that way you don't have to worry about getting flat spots...that's about it..

Tripnbeats

gimme the keys ill keep ur car goin.

mmade22

How long do you think the car sat on the dealers lot before it was sold? A lot longer than 3 weeks. This is a joke man. If there are major changes in the weather or the car was sitting in the 100 degree sun, I would make sure to cover it. Isn't there other things that you need to worry about besides how long your car is sitting around? Man I wish I had nothing to do.

BLACKURA_NY

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mine was safe and sound when i came home

lopopo

well im only 18.. i really have nothing else to worry about and my main concern was should i get someone to start the car like daily or something...

old coastie

If you check the owner's manual it tells you what you need to do for long term storage.
for three weeks, as other posters have said, your baby will be fine, sad and lonely maybe,but otherwise healthy. No need to over inflate the tires. The owner's manual suggests storing with a full tank of gas for longer periods so that shouldn't be a concern for just three weeks.

lopopo

thanks again for all the great help! i really appreciate it =]

mmade22

You know what, I take what I said back because I remember when I was 18, I was just like you. I loved my car and that was all I cared about. It must be really nice to have a tl at your age. Glad to see you care so much about your car. I wish I was 18 again and didn't have much to worry about.

WRXtranceformed

When I was 18 I had an old farm use Toyota pickup that the guy we leased our land to gave to us. That thing was a total piece of shit but I loved that truck more than any of the nice vehicles I've bought for myself since then :P I too wish I had something like a TL when I was 18!

You'll be fine buddy, don't sweat it. If you were gone for like 6months I might consider dropping some fuel stabilizer into the tank...otherwise you're good

lopopo

ahaha honestly i didnt expect a TL.. more like an accord or camry so i do feel blessed that my parents got me such a nice car and i thats why i care so much about it and i do know theres a lot more things to worry about in life...

aSPECtL06

^Amen to that. I'm right with you brother except, I have to worry about schools and jobs and such.

However, stress-free is the way to be!

lopopo

^ your not alone.. i worry about the same things.. college and trying to find a job when i get back from vacation..

jo-jo111

i parked my car for 26 days while out in new mexico for work. got back nothing was wrong started right up.

went out of town for the memorial day weekend (4 days) battery day WTF.

think i need to have my hfl checked out.

nothing should happen to your car though.