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1969 911E driver 99% of the time. What upkeep is needed for the "inactive" cars?

The 911E has been the exclusive driver for close to a month now (due to great weather). What precautions (upkeep) should be done on the non-Porsche car(s) that sit idle in the garage? Note: these others are for winter and poor weather driving basicially.

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Old 09-23-2004, 07:55 PM
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1) Drive them once a month or so.
2) If they are going to sit a really long time (say 6 months or more) put some gas preservative (I forgot what the stuff is called right now) in the tank to keep the fuel from going bad.
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John is right but I would also add it should be driven at least 50 miles per month with one trip of at least 20 miles (to get fully warmed up).
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Yep, get it out for a monthly stretch. More often if conditions permit.
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OK. Thanks for the responses
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Fuel stabilizer is the usual name for what John is talking about.
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Put some Stabil in the tank if you are planning on having the car sit for awhile.

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