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Sazien · 12-30-2010, 08:22 AM

I have a 1996 stepside that has been sitting for 4 years that was given to me. What do i need to do before I try to start it. The truck was running fine when it was parked. I already bought a new battery for it. Do I have to drain the gas or will gas treatment be enough. Also if I the chance and try to run the old gas out will it damage anything. Thanks in advance I'm a newbie.
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haysonj · 12-30-2010, 09:17 AM

I would try to drain the tank and put new gas in it then disconnect the fuel line and turn on the key and let the fuel pump push the old gas out of the line. You might also want to change the oil and pull the plugs and turn the engine over to get fresh oil to the valve train. It probably wouldn't hurt it to bad to just start it but it will run real crappy until all the old gas burns out.

allengator · 12-30-2010, 10:27 AM

only a year??
Charge the battery and start it...!

Sazien · 12-30-2010, 02:10 PM

Sorry I meant 4 years
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*Ticker* · 12-30-2010, 02:24 PM

Lots of good guidance in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384395

Summary is top off the fluids, turn it over to get everything wet, get it started, change all the fluids and go

12-30-2010, 08:22 AM	#1
Sazien Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10	Trucks been sitting for year what needs to be done before starting it. I have a 1996 stepside that has been sitting for 4 years that was given to me. What do i need to do before I try to start it. The truck was running fine when it was parked. I already bought a new battery for it. Do I have to drain the gas or will gas treatment be enough. Also if I the chance and try to run the old gas out will it damage anything. Thanks in advance I'm a newbie. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2010, 09:17 AM	#2
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Trucks been sitting for year what needs to be done before starting it. I would try to drain the tank and put new gas in it then disconnect the fuel line and turn on the key and let the fuel pump push the old gas out of the line. You might also want to change the oil and pull the plugs and turn the engine over to get fresh oil to the valve train. It probably wouldn't hurt it to bad to just start it but it will run real crappy until all the old gas burns out. __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

12-30-2010, 10:27 AM	#3
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Trucks been sitting for year what needs to be done before starting it. only a year?? Charge the battery and start it...! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-30-2010, 02:10 PM	#4
Sazien Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10	Re: Trucks been sitting for 4 years what needs to be done before starting it. Sorry I meant 4 years Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2010, 02:24 PM	#5
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: Trucks been sitting for year what needs to be done before starting it. Lots of good guidance in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384395 Summary is top off the fluids, turn it over to get everything wet, get it started, change all the fluids and go



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