not starting car for 2 weeks - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZPDX · 06-13-2014, 01:32 PM

Do you think its a bad idea to have a car sitting for 2 weeks in a garage? Or my other option would be leaving it at my parents house and having them start the car every other day or somethin but sitting out side the whole time..

Can a turbo develop rust in side if the oil is not going through them from time to time?

Its been a while since I left the country for so long, just curious what people do when they leave for 2+ weeks.

Chen · 06-13-2014, 01:34 PM

When I was at OSU and UofO people left cars for weeks at a time because they didn't want to lose their parking spots. I think you'll be ok. But those were stock turbos.

AVodka14 · 06-13-2014, 01:42 PM

You're fine. If it went 2 months. Then maybe.

vroom4 · 06-13-2014, 01:52 PM

Think about what you are asking.

How long do cars sit between the manufacturing line and the sales lot? Airport parking lots?

BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 06-13-2014, 01:58 PM

I didn't start my car for almost 2 months when I towed it home from the dealer. Started up no problem.

BRZPDX · 06-13-2014, 02:01 PM

My other concern was gas octane quality. I have heard depending on how long the gas sat at the pump station, the octane rating can start decreasing after 2 weeks.

Just being FI'd, tuned and all, I may just be paranoid. Thanks for the replies, made me feel a little better, letting her sit for 2weeks.

Yamaha_R6 · 06-13-2014, 02:22 PM

I'll be away for about 5 months for some training, and I don't trust my housemates with my car. If I get to go at the start of next spring I'll just drive there, but if my orders are during the winter time then I definitely want to keep it out of the crazy Midwest weather. Any advice is much appreciated, thanks!

evan · 06-13-2014, 02:59 PM

Leave it with me if it makes you feel better. I'll take care of it for you.

Ammunition · 06-13-2014, 03:12 PM

Not sure about a turbo, but from what I understand it's good to start your car every two weeks if it's sitting in a garage and otherwise not running, so it sounds like you'll be coming back right when it would be a good idea to start it up anyway - just make sure you've got a full tank of gas and there shouldn't be any risk or problems.

Decay107 · 06-13-2014, 03:13 PM

Far better to let it sit for two weeks than just start it every few days. Unless of course your parents would FULLY warm it up (the only way to do this is to actually go out for a drive for 10-15 minutes), otherwise you are just inviting condensation to build up everywhere (in oil, in exhaust, etc...)

Lawn_Mower · 06-13-2014, 03:25 PM

Your turbo won't rust if you don't drive it for two weeks. My engine block has been sitting in my garage for about 6 months now completely bare and there still isn't any rust on it. The oil residue stays around for a very long time, especially if it's a closed system.

sluflyer06 · 06-13-2014, 03:32 PM

I don't mean to sound belligerent but is your question sarcastic or are you a new driver?

stockysnail · 06-13-2014, 06:21 PM

Nothing to worry about.

Jmonty · 06-13-2014, 07:12 PM

Deep Breath

exhale and don't worry about it, enjoy the trip!

by the way where you going?

06-13-2014, 02:22 PM	#7
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Decay107 Turning is for Nerds Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 35 characters is not enough Location: PDX Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,259 Times in 717 Posts Mentioned: 186 Post(s)	Far better to let it sit for two weeks than just start it every few days. Unless of course your parents would FULLY warm it up (the only way to do this is to actually go out for a drive for 10-15 minutes), otherwise you are just inviting condensation to build up everywhere (in oil, in exhaust, etc...) __________________ My build thread / journal / evidence for warranty claim denial Motorcycle build thread

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Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 00-AP1 20-A90 06-Z33 07-FA5 93-NA1 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,634 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,278 Times in 856 Posts Mentioned: 309 Post(s)	When I was at OSU and UofO people left cars for weeks at a time because they didn't want to lose their parking spots. I think you'll be ok. But those were stock turbos.

06-13-2014, 01:42 PM	#3
AVodka14 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS MT Location: KY Posts: 857 Thanks: 351 Thanked 302 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	You're fine. If it went 2 months. Then maybe.

06-13-2014, 01:52 PM	#4
vroom4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: East Posts: 820 Thanks: 18 Thanked 301 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Think about what you are asking. How long do cars sit between the manufacturing line and the sales lot? Airport parking lots?

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BRZZZZZZZZZZ Car Nut Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BMW 335d, Toyota Echo RS, FRS Location: Calgary Posts: 1,557 Thanks: 368 Thanked 603 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	I didn't start my car for almost 2 months when I towed it home from the dealer. Started up no problem.

06-13-2014, 02:59 PM	#8
evan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: fr-s Location: pdx Posts: 546 Thanks: 396 Thanked 202 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	Leave it with me if it makes you feel better. I'll take care of it for you.

06-13-2014, 03:12 PM	#9
Ammunition Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: NW - PDX Posts: 808 Thanks: 853 Thanked 380 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s)	Not sure about a turbo, but from what I understand it's good to start your car every two weeks if it's sitting in a garage and otherwise not running, so it sounds like you'll be coming back right when it would be a good idea to start it up anyway - just make sure you've got a full tank of gas and there shouldn't be any risk or problems.

06-13-2014, 03:25 PM	#11
Lawn_Mower Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: GTI, BRZ Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 120 Thanks: 13 Thanked 49 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Your turbo won't rust if you don't drive it for two weeks. My engine block has been sitting in my garage for about 6 months now completely bare and there still isn't any rust on it. The oil residue stays around for a very long time, especially if it's a closed system.

06-13-2014, 03:32 PM	#12
sluflyer06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Ltd - DGM Location: Saint Louis Posts: 200 Thanks: 2 Thanked 70 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I don't mean to sound belligerent but is your question sarcastic or are you a new driver?

06-13-2014, 07:12 PM	#14
Jmonty Realtor/ Principal Broker Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: JRSC BRZ GBS LTD 2010 LTD Outback Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 899 Thanks: 806 Thanked 218 Times in 178 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	Deep Breath exhale and don't worry about it, enjoy the trip! by the way where you going?

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