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Hmm.
First, remove the wire from the distributor, not the fuel pump fuse. If you do that, it may still start for a short time.
Don't spray wd-40 in the cylinders. If you want to, you can pour a little oil into them, but it will smoke badly for about 5 minutes.

Remember to charge and install the battery before you drive it (in other order in your list).

Don't worry about the gas. If it starts, just drive it 'till it's empty. That's why you added the stabilizer.

Although, it's really not necessary. I just woke my subaru up from a 7 month slumber (in a back yard, nobody would buy it, and my 944 needed work), and I never stabilized the fuel, had no problems at all.

About the oil change... how old is the oil?
You SHOULD be safe starting it, and driving it somewhere before changing the oil. That's what I would do.

Definately take it easy at first. Remember, it's not just the engine you are waking up, it's the transmission, brakes, suspension, etc.

Is it sitting outside? (please tell me it's not), but if so, check the rotors to see how rusted they are. You may want to have them turned, and give the brake pads a clean before you drive it. It's common for the pads to corrode to the rotors. If they aren't bad, it's probably not necessary.

Don't worry about turning the engine over by hand, just crank it with no spark, same end effect. Crank it in short bursts... 15 seconds of cranking, 30 seconds of off, that way the starter motor doesn't overheat. I don't know if your car is carbuerated, if so, then forget my advice about the coil wire, just pull the fuel pump relay.
After the oil pressure light goes off (and whatever lights may come on) then put the fuse/relay back in, and fire 'er up.

Oh, one last piece of advice. Don't forget to tell the car how much you have missed it, and how you'll never park it again. It will feel better that way.
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