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  1. #1 Monte's been sitting for 2 years. Can it be saved? 
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    Default 08-10-2013
    My old Monte Carlo has been sitting at my parent's house for the past two years. My brother wants to get it running again because his car is is starting to fail fast. My question is, what all should be done to get it running again? I was planning on changing fluids (oil, coolant, trans) outside of that, anything specific?

    It is a 1999 Z34 with the 3800. 175000 miles on the clock.

    Any input is appreciated.
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    Default 08-10-2013
    Put gas in it change the oil and drive it
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    Default 08-10-2013
    toss a couple bottles of dry gas in the tank
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    Default 08-10-2013
    Quote Originally Posted by dsmuts View Post
    Put gas in it change the oil and drive it
    This and probably test and replace the battery if needed
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    Default 08-10-2013
    My dad bought a car we found had been sitting for ten years poured gas in it and drove it home
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    Default 08-10-2013
    That was going to be my question I found a old Grand Prix that's been sitting for a few years I want,it's got the 3.1 but figured it may not be good
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    Default 08-10-2013
    probably change the battery
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    Default 08-12-2013
    Fix whatever caused you to abandon it..
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