Friend has an old truck that he has not started once in the last 4 years. 1999 Dodge Ram with a 5.9L... Ran fine before he shut it down and parked out back next to his barn. Has dealt with Pennsylvanias elements.
How different is that from the elements in any other state. Rain and snow is all the same H2O. If there is any issue with starting, I'd bet it's fuel pump seized up. That's why I try to start and run any operable vehicle I have in storage every 4-6 months for a minute. Regardless, check the air in the tires and the fluids, toss a battery or jump box on it and let'er rip. Good chance it will be just fine. After he gets it running, check the brakes. A sticky caliper could be an issue from sitting.Has dealt with Pennsylvanias elements.
Means it was exposed to salt and not washed before parked. Left over unpacked dirt, near grass, means moisture can rise up out of the ground and really go to town underneath, working with whatever salt was left behind, and then tackling what metal might be left after that.How different is that from the elements in any other state.
Seems like a bit of a stretch and you would have to assume it was driven through a snow event right before it was parked for such a scenario. Regardless, not having been driven for 4 years in PA is not much different than not being driven in Virginia and is a lot less destructive than having been driven through 4 PA winters on snow and salt covered roads.Means it was exposed to salt and not washed before parked. Left over unpacked dirt, near grass, means moisture can rise up out of the ground and really go to town underneath, working with whatever salt was left behind, and then tackling what metal might be left after that.
How different is that from the elements in any other state. Rain and snow is all the same H2O.
I’d put a battery in it and crank it after checking the fluids and making sure there were no mouse nest or obvious chewed wires.
It’s mostly because it’s very dry, which prevents rust. There’s also the Mojave Air and Space Port in California which has 1,000+ civilian aircraft that are inactive (meaning they can be brought back into service) or waiting to be scrapped.Land is much cheaper.
Just stating my thoughts, not combating.